Aug. 21, 2025 | Dr. Tignor, a 12-year college leader, advances faculty support, digital integration, and Learning Resources while transforming the Institute of Academic Excellence. Thompson, with 20+ years in global HR, strengthens organizational foundations and employee support. Together, they enhance innovation, professional development, and workforce-aligned education for 24,000 students across four counties.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…