RIVER NEWS & VIEWS
RIVER NEWS & VIEWS
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.
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 Fundraiser
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.
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