Valencia in the News



Culinary Student Wins a Whopping Surprise, a Visit from the Today Show

Valencia culinary student Sasha Sincic has always loved brussels sprouts. But, to get family members to share her passion for [...]


Valencia College Working to Address Nursing Shortage in Central Florida

The number of vacant nursing jobs in Florida has climbed since 2013, and the state is expected to need an [...]


Seven Valencia College Students Among the Victims in Pulse Shootings

Joyce Romano, Valencia College’s vice president for student affairs, shared this message with Valencia students, faculty and staff on Tuesday, [...]


Gov. Scott Approves $12.1 Million for Poinciana Campus

With the strong leadership of Sen. Darren Soto, Rep. Mike La Rosa and Osceola County, Valencia College secured the final [...]


Orlando Sentinel Spotlights Growth of Culinary, Hospitality Programs

Valencia College’s culinary and hospitality programs are cooking! Enrollment in the college’s two-year programs has grown dramatically in the past [...]


Orlando Sentinel Highlights 10 Years of DirectConnect to UCF

In December, The Orlando Sentinel turned its attention to Valencia’s successful 10-year-old partnership with the University of Central Florida, a [...]


Valencia College Featured on NPR’s Radio Program, ‘The Takeaway’

What makes Valencia so special? And how does the college manage to outperform many of its peers? That’s the question [...]


Valencia College to Hold Tribute for Florida Film Great Ralph Clemente

ORLANDO – Valencia College will celebrate the life of the late Ralph Clemente on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. [...]


Valencia Ranks 4th in Nation for Number of Associate Degrees

Orlando, FL – Valencia College ranks fourth in the nation for the number of associate degrees awarded to students, according [...]


Shugart Named One of the Nation’s Most Innovative College Presidents

Washington Monthly magazine has named Valencia College’s president, Dr. Sandy Shugart, one of the nation’s most innovative college presidents. Others [...]