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  • Front view of the Indian River State College Edwin R. Massey Campus building in Fort Pierce, Florida, featuring brick architecture, tall columns, and palm trees.

    Discover Your Healthcare Future! Indian River State College School of Nursing to Host Open House on 9/16/25 

    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.

  • Three women stand in front of an orange banner reading “HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital Dedicated Education Hospital.” The banner describes a collaboration with an academic partner to create an immersive clinical education model. The women are smiling, dressed in professional attire, and surrounded by blue, white, and orange balloons.

    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.

  • Side-by-side portraits of two women against neutral backgrounds. The woman on the left has wavy brown hair, glasses, and is wearing a teal top with a mustard cardigan. The woman on the right has short curly hair and is wearing a light pink blazer over a white blouse, smiling at the camera.

    Indian River State College Names New Associate Vice Provost and Associate VP for Human Resources

    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.

  • A group of students wearing name badges and lanyards walk together outdoors on the Indian River State College campus during new student orientation. They are smiling and talking as they head down a sunlit sidewalk lined with grass and trees, with a blue-roofed pavilion in the background.

    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.

  • A dental hygiene student wearing protective gear, gloves, and magnifying loupes performs a cleaning on a patient in a clinical lab setting at Indian River State College.

    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.

  • Two employees at The UPS Store in Vero Beach pose together, smiling, while holding an Employer Appreciation Recognition certificate from the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities. Both are wearing blue UPS Store shirts inside the store’s workspace.

    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.

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    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…

  • A speaker presents to a full audience in a large lecture hall during the Trauma-Informed Care Symposium. Attendees sit at curved rows of desks, taking notes and listening attentively, with presentation slides projected at the front of the room.

    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…

  • A group of students in matching yellow shirts and blue pants pose for a photo outside Clover Park, home of the St. Lucie Mets. The stadium and its large Mets logo are visible in the background, with other visitors entering the gates.

    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…

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