50 Years of Better Tomorrows

The story of Valencia College, from a modest beginning to real, lasting impact in the Central Florida community.

Leif Boman’s #ValenciaStory in Photos

Angel Sanchez – 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 life and death choices.

From VC to D.C., Philosophy Grad Reaches Lofty Political Heights

Students and Alumni featured in Valencia’s “50 Years of Better Tomorrows” video

2017 marks the 50th year Valencia College has offered affordable higher education to an increasingly diverse student body. At Valencia, we welcome everyone: from recent high school grads, to…

From Alaska to Antarctica, One Valencia Grad Studies Sea Life

Julie Avery has a life that many science geeks would envy.

Liefke Meyers on the Power of Persistence

The ambitious Valencia grad makes great strides for Orlando and her career.

One Valencia Story: The Life-Changing Power of Positive Professors

When Melodie Cros came to Valencia at age 21, she had one goal in mind — to dive into a career in audio engineering.

Displaced by Hurricane Maria

In this series, we hear from newly-enrolled Puerto Rican transfer students and their experience at Valencia College — in a new city, on a new college campus.

Achieving the Dream: Retiree Returns to College, Earns His Degree at Age 68