RIVER NEWS & VIEWS

Over 3,000 Incoming Students and Parents Welcomed at Fall 2025 Orientation
Aug. 14, 2025 | Indian River State College welcomed over 3,000 new students and families at Fall 2025 Orientation, with strong enrollment topping 16,000. More than 2,000 graduates will attend tuition-free through the Promise Program, underscoring The River’s commitment to accessible, high-quality education and bucking national enrollment decline trends.
Dental Hygiene Students Achieve 100% Certification Pass Rate
Aug. 7, 2025 | Indian River State College’s Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 achieved a 100% certification pass rate, extending a five-year record of excellence with graduation, pass, and employment rates well above state and national averages—proof of a program where hands-on training meets exceptional student success.
Indian River State College’s Project STAGE Program Leads State in Student Employment Success
Aug. 5, 2025 | Indian River State College’s Project STAGE achieves a 70% employment rate for students with unique abilities, leading Florida in enrollment among similar programs. Through strong employer partnerships, internships, and ongoing post-graduation support, the program equips students for meaningful careers while meeting community workforce needs.
Indian River State College Announces Appointment of New Chief of Campus Safety
FORT PIERCE, FLA (August 4, 2025) – Indian River State College President Timothy E. Moore today announced that Chief Donald Bergmann has officially begun his role as the new Chief of Campus Safety. Chief Donald Bergmann brings more than 40 years of combined law enforcement and campus security experience to Indian River State College. From…
Indian River State College Co-hosted Inaugural Trauma-Informed Care Summit (7/31/2025)
Educational symposium brought together caring professionals to strengthen healing-centered approaches FORT PIERCE, Fla. (July 31, 2025) – Indian River State College and Peace for St. Lucie co-hosted the inaugural 2025 Trauma-Informed Care Summit, which raised awareness about trauma-informed care practices and provided valuable educational opportunities for healthcare professionals, mental health practitioners, educators, and community members…
The River Packed Clover Park Stands for Indian River State College Night (7/24/25)
Second Annual Community Event Celebrated River Pride at St. Lucie Mets Game The Indian River State College Alumni Association celebrated another successful Indian River State College Night at Clover Park on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, as alumni, faculty, staff, and community friends packed the stands in Port St. Lucie for the St. Lucie Mets home…
The River Leaders Share Game-Changing Student Success Model at National Conference (7/24/25)
Indian River State College’s Data-Driven Transformation Reverses Enrollment Decline, Boosts Retention Three Indian River State College executives shared the College’s transformation story at the prestigious Ruffalo Noel Levitz National Conference in Atlanta on July 22-24, showcasing how strategic innovation and data-driven decision-making reversed years of enrollment decline while improving student success outcomes. Elizabeth Gaskin, Vice…
Indian River State College Medical Laboratory Technician Program Achieves Outstanding 100% Pass Rate on National Certification Examination
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (July 22, 2025) – Indian River State College announces that all nine graduates from its Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Class of 2025 achieved a remarkable 100% first-time pass rate on the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) examination. The exceptional performance of The River’s MLT graduates significantly exceeds…
Treasure Coast’s Only Planetarium Kicks off 2025–26 Starlight Series with Free Open House
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (July 17, 2025) – The Hallstrom Planetarium at Indian River State College is inviting the community to blast off into a new season of stargazing with a free open house on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. This all-ages event offers a sneak peek at the 2025–26 Starlight Series, a lineup…

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