RIVER NEWS & VIEWS
RIVER NEWS & VIEWS
Statement on the Passing of Judge William “Bill” Hendry
October 2, 2025 | ³Ô¹ÏÍø mourns Judge William ‘Bill’ Hendry, founding trustee and community leader whose vision established the Dixon-Hendry Campus and expanded educational opportunity in Okeechobee.
Career Expo Connects Treasure Coast Job Seekers with over 50 Employers
October 1, 2025 | ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Fall 2025 Career Expo brings 50+ employers to Fort Pierce, connecting Treasure Coast students, alumni, and job seekers with immediate career opportunities.
³Ô¹ÏÍø and The University of Central Florida Partner to Establish Transfer Agreement
September 29, 2025 | ³Ô¹ÏÍø and the University of Central Florida launched DirectConnect to UCF®, guaranteeing eligible River graduates seamless transfer, dedicated support, and accelerated pathways to four-year degrees.
One Suit Away from Success: Students Find Confidence in the Career Closet
September 22, 2025 | ³Ô¹ÏÍø empowers students through Career Closet, resume reviews, and a Career Fashion Show, building momentum toward the October 1 Career Expo with 50+ employers.
From Training to the Front Lines: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Graduates Two New Classes of Public Safety Professionals
Sept. 19, 2025 | ³Ô¹ÏÍø 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: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Announces Upcoming Open House Events
September 12, 2025 | ³Ô¹ÏÍø 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: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors Fallen Heroes with Tower Run
Sept. 11, 2025 | On September 11, 2025, ³Ô¹ÏÍø in Fort Pierce held its annual 9/11 Tower Run to honor victims of the 2001 attacks. Over
Youth Robotics Program Offered by ³Ô¹ÏÍø Â
Sept. 9. 2025 | ³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.
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