RIVER NEWS & VIEWS

Graduate Spotlight: Samuel Eastmond: From Fractured Ankle to Future Doctor
May 5, 2026 | Samuel Eastmond’s path to a biology degree at Indian River State College began with a fractured ankle, a basketball court, and a rehabilitation process that showed him exactly what he wanted to do with his life.
Graduate Spotlight: Sela Vasquez’s Journey from Promise Student to NASA
May 5, 2026 | Sela Vasquez came to Indian River State College with a dream of working at NASA — and she leaves with that dream already in motion.
Graduate Spotlight: Keith Feliciano Earns His HVAC Degree
May 5, 2026 | Keith Feliciano graduates from Indian River State College this spring with an associate degree in HVAC — a career path he chose deliberately for its job security and nationwide demand.
Graduate Spotlight: Avery Pittman’s Path to Nursing
May 6, 2026 | Avery Pittman came to nursing with two passions — people and science — and Indian River State College’s nursing program gave her the clinical experience, faculty mentorship, and ICU exposure to turn both into a career.
Indian River State College Foundation Celebrates 52 High School Graduates and 52 New Scholarship Recipients
May 1, 2026 | The evening celebrated two remarkable groups. First, 52 high school seniors earned their long-awaited scholarships. Second, 52 new ninth graders entered the program and signed their scholarship contracts.
RiverBlog: Everything You Need to Know About Indian River State College’s Spring 2026 Commencement
April 30, 2026 | Indian River State College holds its Spring 2026 Commencement on May 6, 7, and 8 at the Westside Center, 3361 South Jenkins Road, Fort Pierce, Florida.
Indian River State College Certifies 72 New Emergency Medical Technicians
April 30, 2026 | The ceremony celebrated the graduates’ completion of a rigorous 12-week training program designed to prepare first responders for the most critical moments in emergency medicine.
Indian River State College and FAU Team Up to Offer Treasure Coast Students a Bachelor’s Degree Path
April 29, 2026 | Indian River State College students now have another exciting option to pursue their bachelor’s degree.
Level Up Your Alumni Experience: Indian River State College Alumni Night Brings Games, Food, and Fun to Dave & Buster’s
April 28, 2026 | Get ready for a night of connection and fun. The Indian River State College Alumni Association will host Alumni Night on May 29, 2026. The event will take place at Dave & Buster’s.

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