RIVER NEWS & VIEWS

RiverBlog: ‘If You Have the Will, We Have the Way’: The College That Transformed a Soldier’s Life
January 9, 2026 | A high school dropout who became a Vietnam War sergeant transformed his life through Indian River Junior College’s open-door policy, eventually earning a Ph.D. and returning to teach economics at the same institution for 44 years.
Indian River State College Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Promise Program: Two Years of Tuition-Free College for Local High School Graduates
January 8, 2026 | The program covers 100% of in-state tuition for eligible 2026 graduates from public, charter, approved private, or in-district homeschool students in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties.
Indian River State College Celebrates Fall 2025 Commencement
December 18, 2025 | Commencement honored students who completed programs across academic and technical fields.
Public Notice of Fee Changes
The Indian River State College District Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on August 25, 2026, @ 1 p.m. In addition to the regular agenda, which may include, but is not limited to, business affairs, personnel matters, facilities items, and academic and student affairs, the District Board of Trustees will also…
Indian River State College Public Service Academy Celebrates Emergency Medical Technician Graduation
Indian River State College’s Public Service Academy celebrated the graduation of 75 Emergency Medical Technicians who completed a rigorous 12-credit certificate program that included classroom instruction, hands-on labs, clinical rotations, and field internships. The graduates are now eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification exam and, upon passing, can apply for…
Future Scientists Present Groundbreaking Research at The River’s Fall Symposium
December 9, 2025 | Indian River State College Students Present Groundbreaking Research at Fall 2025 Undergraduate Symposium
Indian River State College Foundation Hosts Legacy Society Luncheon Celebrating Planned Giving Impact
December 9, 2025 | Annual event honored donors while showcasing transformative impact of legacy gifts on students and programs
Indian River State College Foundation Named Presenting Sponsor of Red, White & YOU Charity Golf Tournament
December 4, 2025 | Veterans-focused event strengthens partnership between education and wellness programs
Indian River State College, Port Saint Lucie Community Band to Present Holiday Concert Series
December 3, 2025 | Indian River State College (The River) music students will collaborate with the Port Saint Lucie Community Band for “Sounds of the Season,” a holiday instrumental concert series running Dec. 4-7, 2024.

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