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PÕ¾ÊÓƵ’s Project STAGE Program Leads State in Student Employment Success
Aug. 5, 2025 | PÕ¾ÊÓƵ’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.
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Announces Appointment of New Chief of Campus SafetyÂ
FORT PIERCE, FLA (August 4, 2025) – PÕ¾ÊÓƵ 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 PÕ¾ÊÓƵ. From…
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ 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) – PÕ¾ÊÓƵ 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 PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Night (7/24/25)Â
Second Annual Community Event Celebrated River Pride at St. Lucie Mets Game The PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Alumni Association celebrated another successful PÕ¾ÊÓƵ 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)Â Â
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ’s Data-Driven Transformation Reverses Enrollment Decline, Boosts Retention Three PÕ¾ÊÓƵ 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…
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Medical Laboratory Technician Program Achieves Outstanding 100% Pass Rate on National Certification Examination
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (July 22, 2025) – PÕ¾ÊÓƵ 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 PÕ¾ÊÓƵ 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…
Take Stock in Children Program Achieves Sixth Consecutive Gold Luminary Award with Perfect ScoreÂ
Fort Pierce, Fla. (July 11, 2025) – The Take Stock in Children program, administered by the PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Foundation and serving Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties, has achieved its sixth consecutive Gold Luminary Award with a perfect score of 100 out of 100 points on all key performance indicators for…
“The River” Launches Game-Changing Website That Puts Students FirstÂ
FORT PIERCE, FL (July 10, 2025) — PÕ¾ÊÓƵ announces the successful completion of Phase Two of its comprehensive brand evolution with the launch of its new website. This milestone represents a significant advancement in the College’s commitment to expanding educational access and delivering a contemporary digital experience that meets both students and…
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ HOSA Students Excel at Global Leadership ConferenceÂ
FORT PIERCE, FLA (July 10, 2025) – Two PÕ¾ÊÓƵ HOSA – Future Health Professionals students brought home an impressive collection of awards from the 49th HOSA Global-International Leadership Conference held recently, in Nashville, Tennessee. Sara Anderson and Petricia Lopilato earned silver medals, plaques, excellence pins, and excellence award certificates competing against more…
