Kathleen Plinske



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 [...]


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 [...]


Plinske Named College’s New Executive Vice President, Provost

Valencia College President Sandy Shugart has announced the appointment of Kathleen Plinske to the newly created role of executive vice [...]


Valencia College Celebrates New Campus in Poinciana at Official Dedication Ceremony

Kissimmee, FL – Valencia College officials and students, along with an array of Osceola County officials and community members, celebrated [...]


Valencia’s New Poinciana Campus Now Open for Classes

POINCIANA – Valencia College’s new Poinciana Campus opened its doors for classes on Aug. 28 – and students packed the [...]


Valencia Receives $15,000 Donation to Expand College Access in Osceola

Orlando – The Valencia College Foundation has received a $15,000 contribution from the AT&T Foundation to bolster the college’s efforts [...]


Valencia’s Osceola Campus to Hold 9/11 Ceremony, Huge Flag Display

Kissimmee, FL – To honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Valencia College’s Osceola Campus will hold [...]


Plinske One of Only 40 Nationwide Selected for Aspen Presidential Fellowship

Kathleen Plinske, president of Valencia College’s Osceola, Lake Nona and Poinciana campuses, has been awarded the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for [...]


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 [...]


Sen. Soto, Rep. La Rosa Announce $11.9 Million for Poinciana Campus

KISSIMMEE, FL – While crafting Florida’s $79 billion budget for the coming year, state legislative leaders carved out $11.9 million [...]