RIVER NEWS & VIEWS
RIVER NEWS & VIEWS
The River’s Jenna Bluedorn Named Rising Star Award Recipient by Association of National Advertisers
October 24, 2025 | ºÚÁÏÍø (The River) is proud to announce that Jenna Bluedorn has been selected as a Rising Star Award recipient by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), a rare distinction for a higher education marketing professional.
RiverBlog: 65 Years of Transformation: The Story of ºÚÁÏÍøÂ
October 20, 2025 | ºÚÁÏÍø has evolved dramatically since its 1960 founding as a junior college. From one building to five campuses across four counties, it now serves nearly 24,000 students. .
ºÚÁÏÍø and Florida International University Partner to Create Seamless Transfer Pathway for Hospitality and Tourism Students
October 17, 2025 | ºÚÁÏÍø and Florida International University launched a new transfer pathway allowing River hospitality graduates to earn FIU bachelor’s degrees faster and save on tuition costs.
RiverBlog: When Cold Cases Meet Fresh Eyes: ºÚÁÏÍø Students Solve Real CrimesÂ
October 17, 2025 | ºÚÁÏÍø’s Institute for Cold Case Investigations is the only program in the U.S. where students work on real unsolved crimes alongside law enforcement, and they’ve successfully solved or resolved five cases since 2018.
ºÚÁÏÍø Announces Promise 2026 Prep Sessions to Help High School Seniors Unlock Free Tuition
October 16, 2025 | ºÚÁÏÍø hosts Promise 2026 Prep Sessions to help high school seniors and families learn how to qualify for 100% free tuition through The River’s Promise Program.
Teamwork Takes Center Field as ºÚÁÏÍø Hosts Unified Sports Kickoff
October 14, 2025 | ºÚÁÏÍø launched Florida’s first college-level Unified Sports program, uniting students with and without disabilities through kickball, teamwork, and community celebration at Dale Atkinson Field.
New Season, New Energy: ºÚÁÏÍø Basketball Tips Off with “River Madness†on 10/17
October 14, 2025 | ºÚÁÏÍø launches River Madness, a free community event unveiling Coach T.J. Jackson’s Division I-caliber basketball roster and uniting Fort Pierce through school spirit.
ºÚÁÏÍø’s Dr. Patricia Gagliano Honored at News Service of Florida’s Above & Beyond GalaÂ
October 13, 2025 | Dr. Patricia Gagliano, Dean of the School of Nursing at ºÚÁÏÍø, was honored as a recipient of the News Service of Florida Above & Beyond Award.
RiverBlog: River Madness Is More Than a Tipoff, It’s a Call to Fort Pierce
October 10, 2025 | River Madness invites the Treasure Coast to unite behind ºÚÁÏÍø basketball, celebrating community, culture, and Coach Jackson’s purpose-driven vision for excellence on and off the court.
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