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Perseverance Pays Off: Valencia Grad Heads to Harvard Medical School

When Cathy Gutierrez was a senior in high school, she never dreamed that she might one day be heading to [...]
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An Incredible Journey: Valencia’s Distinguished Graduate Goes from Prison to Honors College

When Angel Sanchez was released from prison at age 28 — after serving 12 years behind bars – he faced [...]
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Two Trustees Join Valencia College’s Governing Board

Orlando, FL – Two new trustees will join Valencia’s College’s District Board of Trustees, following their confirmation by the Florida [...]
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Valencia College Commencement Ceremony Set for May 3

Kissimmee, FL – On Saturday, May 3, more than 1,000 Valencia students will receive their associate degrees as Valencia College [...]
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Valencia Horticulture Students Create Pilot Garden at Children’s Ranch

It’s often been said that if you grow a garden, you can change the world. And that’s exactly what Dr. [...]
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Orlando Sentinel Highlights Valencia’s A.S. Degree Programs

What’s the best-kept secret in higher education? The value of an Associate in Science degree. In Florida, community college graduates [...]
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Valencia College, Donors Offer Disadvantaged Children Full College Scholarships

Orlando, FL – A college education can be life-changing – “a golden ticket to a better future” – and it’s [...]
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Lucas Boyce: To Achieve, First You Have to Believe in Yourself

Lucas Boyce is an executive with the Orlando Magic today — with a resume that boasts of White House jobs [...]
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National Journal Examines Success of Valencia’s DirectConnect Program

ORLANDO — Shortly after President Barack Obama called on the nation’s higher-education community to help minority students reach their full potential, the [...]
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Orlando Magic Youth Fund Gives Valencia’s Take Stock in Children $35,000

Take Stock in Children of Orange County received $35,000 to help disadvantaged and at-risk youth be successful in school and [...]
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