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Statement on the Passing of Judge William “Bill” Hendry
October 2, 2025 | Indian River State College mourns Judge William ‘Bill’ Hendry, founding trustee and community leader whose vision established the Dixon-Hendry Campus and expanded educational opportunity in Okeechobee.
Career Expo Connects Treasure Coast Job Seekers with over 50 Employers
October 1, 2025 | Indian River State College’s Fall 2025 Career Expo brings 50+ employers to Fort Pierce, connecting Treasure Coast students, alumni, and job seekers with immediate career opportunities.
Indian River State College and The University of Central Florida Partner to Establish Transfer Agreement
September 29, 2025 | Indian River State College and the University of Central Florida launched DirectConnect to UCF®, guaranteeing eligible River graduates seamless transfer, dedicated support, and accelerated pathways to four-year degrees.
One Suit Away from Success: Students Find Confidence in the Career Closet
September 22, 2025 | Indian River State College empowers students through Career Closet, resume reviews, and a Career Fashion Show, building momentum toward the October 1 Career Expo with 50+ employers.
From Training to the Front Lines: Indian River State College Graduates Two New Classes of Public Safety Professionals
Sept. 19, 2025 | Indian River State College graduated Law Enforcement Class 181 and Corrections Class 178, 770- and 420-hour programs, preparing graduates for careers in Florida’s justice system.
The River’s Alpha Phi Sigma to Host Haunted House FundraiserÂ
September 17, 2025 | Alpha Phi Sigma hosts haunted house fundraiser October 24-25 and October 31-November 1 at Fort Pierce’s Public Safety Training Complex. Proceeds support criminal justice scholarships.
Doors Open, Futures Begin: Indian River State College Announces Upcoming Open House Events
September 12, 2025 | Indian River State College invites prospective students to open houses showcasing diverse programs, hands-on learning, and career pathways across the Treasure Coast throughout 2025–26.
Remembering 9/11: Indian River State College Honors Fallen Heroes with Tower Run
Sept. 11, 2025 | On September 11, 2025, Indian River State College in Fort Pierce held its annual 9/11 Tower Run to honor victims of the 2001 attacks. Over
Youth Robotics Program Offered by Indian River State College Â
Sept. 9. 2025 | Indian River State College launches a Youth Robotics Program for ages 10-14 at their Fort Pierce campus. Using VEX IQ kits, students learn robot building and programming through three skill levels, providing hands-on STEM education in an engaging, interactive environment.
Build Your Financial Future: The River’s Fall Seminar Series
September 9, 2025 | The Indian River State College Center for Financial Literacy is hosting a free, two-day virtual financial literacy seminar on October 15-16, 2025, from 5:45-8 p.m. Open to the public, the program covers savings, credit, debt management, insurance, and financial independence. Registration required via Zoom at connect.irsc.edu/event/403191.
