Valencia College

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.

President Emeritus Reminisces on the Early Days of Valencia College

A glimpse into the past through…

Educational Freedom in Full Bloom

Valencia’s 2017 Distinguished Graduate Finds Her Career Path and a…

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.

Liefke Meyers on the Power of Persistence

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

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…

50 Years of Better Tomorrows

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

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

From Alaska to Antarctica, One Valencia Grad Studies Sea Life

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