Many people refer to their colleagues as their #workfamily, but for Director of Continuing Education Nelson Rafael Placa and Professor of Hospitality Management Nelson Manuel Placa work family takes on a whole new meaning. Not only are Nelson Rafael and Nelson Manuel work family, they are also brothers (who share the same name)! Happy #NationalSiblingsDay!

You've heard the news about Valencia College and the University of Central Florida partnering to open the Downtown Campus, a 21st century campus in Creative Village. Are you interested in being a part of this historic effort? Does changing lives in an exciting downtown setting sound like something you can get behind? We're currently seeking a Manager of Academic and Student Success to join our team — and that person could be you...

"Woof. Woof." Translation: "I graduated!" Valencia is proud of all of our graduates, two-legged and four. Pitney has been working with Professor of Math Leila Sisson while he was training to work with people with disabilities. Leila is proud to share that Pitney graduated from his Puppy Class on Saturday, January 5, and he will continue his education at Southeastern Guide Dog University. Congratulations, Pitney and Leila!

We can't help but sing Valencia business student Sisaundra Lewis' praises (pun intended) for her accomplishments. Sisaundra was not only a contestant on NBC's The Voice, but she also recently gave a master class presentation to select East Campus students in the Commercial Ensemble and Voice programs. We're proud to have Sisaundra as part of our Valencia family, and we appreciate her many talents!

Kudos to @ValenciaCollege New Student Experience Faculty and Social Entrepreneurship Coordinator Jerrid Kalakay for being named the 2018 Engaged Scholarship Faculty Member at the Florida Campus Compact Awards Gala earlier this year. Read about his work: https://bit.ly/2rKPVLD

Congratulations to Nursing Professor Ruby Alvarez who was accepted into the 2019 National League for Nursing (NLN) LEAD program...

Did you know @valenciacollege works with @UniversalORL to make a difference? Earlier this year, Valencia, Universal and @OCPSnews partnered to present the inaugural Universal Orlando Art of Tomorrow Scholars Award: http://bit.ly/2KdEaUF #Scholarship

Course by course, one by one! Valencia College Professor of Culinary Management Jennifer Denlinger invites you to join her during Walt Disney World's 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival...

Meet Tanika Bango Cooper, JD, our new Director of Downtown Community Engagement for the University of Central Florida Downtown and Valencia College Downtown Campus. Drawing on more than 10 years of community and government service, Tanika will build on ongoing efforts to foster relationships with community leaders in Parramore and surrounding neighborhoods, plan community events for the downtown campus and coordinate the work of the Parramore Community Engagement Council...

If you're looking for an employer that offers a mission you can get behind with comprehensive benefits, Valencia College is the place for you...

In her role as Director of Student Services at the Valencia College Winter Park Campus, Julie Corderman's top priority is unchanging. Students, she says, has always been and will always be her primary focus...

Happy #FathersDay to all the awesome dads out there...

With a family-friendly environment that prioritizes work-life balance, @ValenciaCollege was happy to host employees' children for #TakeYourKidsToWorkDay last Thursday...

At Valencia College, we celebrate our administrative staff every day, but, today, on Administrative Professionals Day, we're extra grateful for all the work they do. Thank you for keeping us on track, on time and on budget...

As the opening of the University of Central Florida Downtown and Valencia College Downtown nears, West and Downtown Campus President Falecia Williams looks forward to serving as a catalyst for positive change...

To celebrate being named one of the #GreatCollegesToWorkFor by The Chronicle of Higher Education, Valencia faculty and staff recently enjoyed a cool treat from Jeremiah's Italian Ice. Just one more perk of working at Valencia...