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 [...]


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 [...]


Grateful to Escape Venezuela, Metallica Scholar Trains for a New Life and Livelihood

As a high-school student in Venezuela, Jose Medina was frustrated by the shortages of food and necessities that he and [...]


Looking for the Perfect Christmas Movie? We’ve Got Everything From Fun to Feel-Good

Looking for the perfect movie to watch this holiday season? We asked Valencia’s resident film expert, Eric Fleming (who serves [...]


Valencia College Music Presents a Musical Potpourri

The Valencia College Music Program will fill December with music as they launch their musical potpourri on Valencia’s own radio [...]


Valencia Theater Presents “Red Light: Why It Doesn’t Stop”

Valencia College presents their second digital production of the season, “Red Light: Why It Doesn’t Stop.” The ethnodrama, created by [...]


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 [...]


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 [...]


Remembering Dr. Jim Gollattscheck, Valencia’s Second President

A letter to the Valencia College community from Dr. Sandy Shugart, Valencia College’s president: Friends and colleagues: I’m saddened to [...]


Singing A New Tune: Valencia Paralegal Grad Lands at Grammy Museum in Los Angeles

Kevin Yang isn’t a backup singer, but on a good workday, he’s 20 feet from stardom. From his job at [...]