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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 FundraiserÂ
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.
Remembering 9/11: Indian River State College Honors Fallen Heroes with Tower Run
Sept. 11, 2025 | On September 11, 2025, Indian River State College in Fort Pierce held its annual 9/11 Tower Run to honor victims of the 2001 attacks. Over
Youth Robotics Program Offered by Indian River State College Â
Sept. 9. 2025 | Indian River State College launches a Youth Robotics Program for ages 10-14 at their Fort Pierce campus. Using VEX IQ kits, students learn robot building and programming through three skill levels, providing hands-on STEM education in an engaging, interactive environment.
Build Your Financial Future: The River’s Fall Seminar Series
September 9, 2025 | The Indian River State College Center for Financial Literacy is hosting a free, two-day virtual financial literacy seminar on October 15-16, 2025, from 5:45-8 p.m. Open to the public, the program covers savings, credit, debt management, insurance, and financial independence. Registration required via Zoom at connect.irsc.edu/event/403191.
Discover Your Healthcare Future! Indian River State College School of Nursing to Host Open House on 9/16/25Â
September 9, 2025 | Indian River State College School of Nursing hosts a free open house September 16, 2025, 5-7 p.m. at Port St. Lucie campus. Prospective students can tour facilities, meet faculty, learn about nursing programs, admission requirements, and student support services. Registration available online.
Future Nurses to Gain Real-World Experience through Indian River State College and HCA Florida Partnership Expansion
Sept. 4, 2025 | Indian River State College’s School of Nursing expanded its Dedicated Education Hospital partnership with HCA Florida Healthcare to include St. Lucie and Lawnwood hospitals. The program immerses nursing students in hospital teams, enhancing clinical training, strengthening the workforce pipeline, and improving patient care across the Treasure Coast community.
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.
