Former Fort Pierce resident and Indian River State College professor Dr. Marvin Hobson recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to represent the Zora Neale Hurston Foundation as a guest of the National Religious Partnership for the Environment. The organization found Hobson through an article published in Indian River Magazine and contacted him through the Foundation to invite him to a special symposium at the White House to discuss funding and preservation opportunities... Read More >>
52 graduate from Skilled Trades Boot Camp
The Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA), aided by dozens of mentors and sponsors, graduated 52 young men and women from the 2023 Ready-to-Work Skilled Trades, Marine & Manufacturing Boot Camp on Friday, July 28 at Project L.I.F.T.’s facilities in Palm City...Read More >>
What's happening in the world of higher education?
A 2023 survey revealed a notable shift in public opinion over the past decade about the value of a college degree: 56 percent of Americans think a four-year college degree isn't worth the cost due to students graduating with significant debt and a lack of specific job skills versus 42percent who believe college is worth it...Read More >>
IRSC opens new School of Nursing
Indian River State College's Pruitt Campus is the home of Florida's newest School of Nursing...Read More >>
Nonprofit News
Family Promise and Career Connect share success story
Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce new Career Connect program and Family Promise of Martin County are a match made in heaven...Read More >>
Summer Salon’s smash opening at Martin Artisan’s Guild
The Martin Artisans Guild hosted the opening of the sixth annual Summer Salon, as well as the beginning of their third year in the current location with a smashingly successful soiree on July 5. The exhibit features 24 of the Guild’s artists with 48 originals in the main gallery....Read More >>