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Emmy-Winning Composer Behind ‘Queen’s Gambit’ to Speak at Valencia

ORLANDO – Composer Carlos Rafael Rivera, an Emmy-winning composer whose work includes the music for Netflix’s “Queen’s Gambit,” will present [...]
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About Valencia
Valencia College Selects Dr. Kathleen Plinske as Its 5th President

In a special meeting held today, Valencia College trustees selected Dr. Kathleen Plinske to become the college’s fifth president. Plinske [...]
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New Job-Training Facility Planned for Princeton Oaks Industrial Park

Valencia College has announced plans to expand its Accelerated Skills Training (AST) programs in Orange County with the development of [...]
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Continuing Education
Behind the Bay: Metallica Scholar Finds Empowerment Through Welding

Sparks fly through the air around Emma Lynn Ponds as she strides into the room, swimming in her thick protective [...]
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About Valencia
Valencia College Selects Four Finalists for President

At a special meeting held today, Valencia College trustees voted to confirm four finalists selected by the college’s Presidential Search [...]
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Events
Valencia College Dance Present Choreographers’ Showcase

Valencia College’s Choreographers’ Showcase is taking a unique approach to their 22nd annual event this year, with the majority of the [...]
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Valencia Offers Free Help For Students Filling Out FAFSA

For many students, college is out of reach without financial aid. But to be eligible for financial aid — including [...]
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About Valencia
Valencia College Selects 7 Candidates to Move Forward in Presidential Search Process

Today, the Valencia College Presidential Search Committee recommended an unranked slate of semi-finalist candidates for president to the college’s District [...]
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Events
Valencia Presents Faculty Fine Art Exhibition

The Anita S. Wooten Gallery at Valencia College will host the 2020 Selected Fine Arts Faculty Exhibition, starting Oct. 29 [...]
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The Music Plays On: Valencia College Alum Continues His Rise in Opera Despite Global Pandemic

The hustle and bustle of Amsterdam played out behind Valencia College alum Jose Simerilla Romero as several masked figures walked [...]
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