RIVER NEWS & VIEWS

RiverBlog: Training Tomorrow’s Hospitality Leaders at The River
October 27, 2025 | Florida’s tourism is booming with 143 million visitors in 2024, but 76% of hotels face critical staffing shortages. Indian River State College is bridging this gap through comprehensive hospitality and culinary programs.
The River’s Jenna Bluedorn Named Rising Star Award Recipient by Association of National Advertisers
October 24, 2025 | Indian River State College (The River) is proud to announce that Jenna Bluedorn has been selected as a Rising Star Award recipient by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), a rare distinction for a higher education marketing professional.
RiverBlog: 65 Years of Transformation: The Story of Indian River State College
October 20, 2025 | Indian River State College has evolved dramatically since its 1960 founding as a junior college. From one building to five campuses across four counties, it now serves nearly 24,000 students. .
Indian River State College and Florida International University Partner to Create Seamless Transfer Pathway for Hospitality and Tourism Students
October 17, 2025 | Indian River State College and Florida International University launched a new transfer pathway allowing River hospitality graduates to earn FIU bachelor’s degrees faster and save on tuition costs.
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.

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