RIVER NEWS & VIEWS

RiverBlog: When Cold Cases Meet Fresh Eyes: Indian River State College Students Solve Real Crimes
October 17, 2025 | Indian River State College’s Institute for Cold Case Investigations is the only program in the U.S. where students work on real unsolved crimes alongside law enforcement, and they’ve successfully solved or resolved five cases since 2018.
Indian River State College Announces Promise 2026 Prep Sessions to Help High School Seniors Unlock Free Tuition
October 16, 2025 | Indian River State College hosts Promise 2026 Prep Sessions to help high school seniors and families learn how to qualify for 100% free tuition through The River’s Promise Program.
Teamwork Takes Center Field as Indian River State College Hosts Unified Sports Kickoff
October 14, 2025 | Indian River State College launched Florida’s first college-level Unified Sports program, uniting students with and without disabilities through kickball, teamwork, and community celebration at Dale Atkinson Field.
New Season, New Energy: Indian River State College Basketball Tips Off with “River Madness” on 10/17
October 14, 2025 | Indian River State College launches River Madness, a free community event unveiling Coach T.J. Jackson’s Division I-caliber basketball roster and uniting Fort Pierce through school spirit.
Indian River State College’s Dr. Patricia Gagliano Honored at News Service of Florida’s Above & Beyond Gala
October 13, 2025 | Dr. Patricia Gagliano, Dean of the School of Nursing at Indian River State College, was honored as a recipient of the News Service of Florida Above & Beyond Award.
RiverBlog: River Madness Is More Than a Tipoff, It’s a Call to Fort Pierce
October 10, 2025 | River Madness invites the Treasure Coast to unite behind Indian River State College basketball, celebrating community, culture, and Coach Jackson’s purpose-driven vision for excellence on and off the court.
Okeechobee’s Gil Culbreth Receives 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Award
October 9, 2025 | The Indian River State College Foundation presented the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Award to Mr. H. Gilbert “Gil” Culbreth, in recognition of his outstanding commitment to the free enterprise system and community betterment.
Notice of Training Exercise: Indian River County Sheriff’s Office at Indian River State College Mueller Campus
October 3, 2025 | IRCSO will conduct a training exercise at Indian River State College’s Mueller Campus on October 18. The campus will be closed; expect checkpoints, emergency simulations, and heightened law enforcement presence.
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.

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