Venue: Indian River State College
Address: 3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL, 34981-5596
Town: Florida, US

Indian River State College (The River) is a public college based in Fort Pierce, Florida, United States. Serving the Treasure Coast region, it is part of the Florida College System and offers associate and bachelor's degree programs as well as vocational certificates. It was established in 1959. The college has grown significantly since its inception, with multiple campuses across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties. The River is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The college was established in 1959 as Indian River Junior College by the Florida Legislature to serve the Treasure Coast region of Florida. Originally housed in a single building, the college relocated to its current Fort Pierce campus in 1963 following a donation of 87 acres (35 ha) of land from the city. This move allowed the college to better accommodate its growing student body and expand its educational offerings. In 1965, following statewide integration efforts, Indian River Junior College merged with Lincoln Junior College, extending its services to Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties. The institution was renamed Indian River Community College in 1970 to reflect its expanded role and growing impact in the region. During the 1970s and 1980s, The River continued to develop as a regional educational hub, adding campuses in Vero Beach, Stuart, Okeechobee, and Port St. Lucie, as well as multiple educational centers. The college's growth mirrored the increasing demand for higher education in the Treasure Coast region. In 2007, The River was authorized to offer bachelor's degrees, marking its transition to a four-year institution. This change was formalized on June 24, 2008, when the college was renamed "Indian River State College" to reflect its expanded academic scope. The introduction of bachelor’s programs allowed The River to provide more advanced educational opportunities to its students. The college's progress continued with the