sustainability



Congressman Darren Soto Announces $500K in Federal Funding for Poinciana Campus Solar Installation

POINCIANA – U.S. Rep. Darren Soto (D-Florida) today visited Valencia College’s Poinciana Campus on May 20 to announce $500,000 in [...]


Valencia To Begin Composting Food Waste at East Campus Cafeteria

Orlando – Valencia College is launching a food waste recycling program at its East Campus cafeteria, where college officials estimate [...]


Nature Photographer, Springs Advocate to Present Lecture on Florida’s Environmental Future

Orlando, FL – Nature and wildlife photographer John Moran will present his award-winning photography and talk about “Water and Florida’s [...]


Valencia College Announces New Non-Motorized Vehicle Policy

The Valencia District Board of Trustees approved a new policy on Oct. 25, 2017 allowing the use of non-motorized vehicles [...]


Valencia Sustainability and Energy Savings Recognized in National Magazine

  Valencia has become a national leader among colleges for energy-savings and sustainability efforts.  Read this recent article from University [...]


Valencia Receives Funding from Chevy for Going Green

Valencia College is one of two schools in the nation—and the only community college—to be selected by Chevy for a [...]


West Campus Students, Staffers Plant Native Trees for Arbor Day

On Jan. 16, a team of students from Valencia’s West Campus planted trees around Lake Pamela in celebration of Arbor [...]


Valencia Energy Savings Mounts to More than $1 Million

Thinking green may save the planet, but it also saves money. And thanks to an innovative energy conservation program, officials [...]


Valencia Names Dr. Susan Ledlow Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Susan Ledlow of Arizona State University has been named the vice president for academic affairs and planning at Valencia [...]