RIVER NEWS & VIEWS
RIVER NEWS & VIEWS
Indian River State College Confers Its 100,000th Credential at Spring 2026 Commencement
May 8, 2026 | More than 1,500 graduates crossed the stage, and more than 8,000 family members and friends attended the ceremonies — marking one of the most significant commencement seasons in the college’s recent history.
Steel, Sacrifice, and 250 Years: The River’s Welding Students Honor the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
May 6, 2026 | Welding Technology students created a steel sculpture honoring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Students built the piece as an entry in the FLDOE CTE Competition. The competition marks the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Indian River State College Foundation Launches 60 for 60 Campaign Celebrating Six Decades of Healthcare Heroes
May 6, 2026 | The campaign invites nursing alumni from every generation to give back. Every dollar will support nursing faculty development, teaching innovation, and program excellence.
Johnny Bench Draws Crowd, Helps Raise $40,000 for Indian River State College Student-Athletes
May 5, 2026 | Two-day event brings together River alumni, fans, and community to support student-athlete success
Graduate Spotlight: Samuel Eastmond: From Fractured Ankle to Future Doctor
May 5, 2026 | Samuel Eastmond’s path to a biology degree at Indian River State College began with a fractured ankle, a basketball court, and a rehabilitation process that showed him exactly what he wanted to do with his life.
Graduate Spotlight: Sela Vasquez’s Journey from Promise Student to NASA
May 5, 2026 | Sela Vasquez came to Indian River State College with a dream of working at NASA — and she leaves with that dream already in motion.
Graduate Spotlight: Keith Feliciano Earns His HVAC Degree
May 5, 2026 | Keith Feliciano graduates from Indian River State College this spring with an associate degree in HVAC — a career path he chose deliberately for its job security and nationwide demand.
Graduate Spotlight: Avery Pittman’s Path to Nursing
May 6, 2026 | Avery Pittman came to nursing with two passions — people and science — and Indian River State College’s nursing program gave her the clinical experience, faculty mentorship, and ICU exposure to turn both into a career.
Indian River State College Foundation Celebrates 52 High School Graduates and 52 New Scholarship Recipients
May 1, 2026 | The evening celebrated two remarkable groups. First, 52 high school seniors earned their long-awaited scholarships. Second, 52 new ninth graders entered the program and signed their scholarship contracts.
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