Ivy Tech prepares Indiana’s culinary and hospitality workforce through hands-on education
Madison Becker is busy, and she likes it that way. One day you might find her furthering her advanced skills in traditional candy-making techniques, i…
| Terre Haute
Ivy Tech Community College hosted its 26th Annual Scholarship Scramble on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Idle Creek Golf Course.
| Indianapolis
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A K-14 partnership between Ivy Tech and Victory College Prep (VCP) is helping students earn the Indiana College Core at nearly ten times the statewide average. Now that work has earned Ivy Tech the network's Community Partner of the Year award.
| Fort Wayne
State-of-the-art facility will enhance campus programs, student experience
Ivy Tech prepares Indiana’s culinary and hospitality workforce through hands-on education
| Evansville
Students take home over $3,000 in awards from sponsor, Banterra Bank
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A variety of options are available. Meetings with college staff can help determine best direction to head.
| Indianapolis
High school seniors preparing to attend Ivy Tech Indy connected with student support teams and explored the reimagined campus experience.
| Indianapolis
He juggled classes, a pet store job, and an internship — and walked away with a full-time career before receiving his diploma.
| Indianapolis
Featuring inspirational quotes, clever puns, and artistic designs, these caps reflect the unique stories and hard work of our Ivy Indy graduates. Which is your favorite?
| Indianapolis
“Don’t let your age stop you,” Luna Wick, a 2026 nursing grad, said. “You’re never too old to learn.”
| Indianapolis
Meet Natalie Tolbert, the inaugural winner of Ivy Tech Indy’s Design-A-Bus Student Art Contest, and her mother, Laura Tolbert.
| Terre Haute
On Thursday, May 7, Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute/Greencastle celebrated the Class of 2026 during its annual Commencement Ceremony at Indiana State University’s Hulman Center, recognizing the accomplishments of 1,750 graduates.
| Bloomington
A record number of graduates will cross the stage as they step into new careers and transfer to four-year colleges
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Guest Speakers Matthew Nix, CEO of Nix Industries, Inc.; and Outstanding Student in Liberal Arts Hilary Salas
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Duke Energy Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to Ivy Tech Terre Haute to Launch Advanced PLC Academy
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Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis celebrated the achievements of approximately 950 graduates during its 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, April 30, at the Corteva Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
| Indianapolis
Meet Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ 2026 Student Commencement Speaker Amira Ali, a 19-year-old general studies graduate, in this 10-question Q&A.
| Indianapolis
An open letter to new graduates from the Alumni Council, welcoming you to the alumni family!
| Bloomington
Area Hoosiers came together to fund student success during the college’s annual 24-hour giving event
| Terre Haute
Ivy Tech Terre Haute/Greencastle Awards Prestigious Chancellor's Award Scholarship to South Putnam High School Student
The award recognizes the partnership between Ivy Tech, Eli Lilly and Company and Purdue University.
| Bloomington
Short-term credentials can be completed in less than a year as part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant program
| Indianapolis
Meet the Ivy Tech Indianapolis team who work tirelessly for months so graduates can shine.
| Indianapolis
The Indianapolis campus received 178 gifts totaling $45,106 for the Ivy Tech Day 2026, the College’s annual Day of Giving.
| Bloomington
The evening cohort is for LPN, paramedic, military medic, and medical assistant professionals who want to transition to a career as a registered nurse
Thousands join fourth annual Ivy Tech Day, breaking record for one-day giving.
| Evansville
The event, planned for April 30 will showcase the class of 2026, as well as high school students in New Tech Institute's Entrepreneurship Academy
| Indianapolis
This essay follows Grant Stickler, a non-traditional student studying engineering who stepped away from college and returned on his own terms. At Ivy Tech, he found both academic support and a strong sense of community. His story emphasizes that success is not defined by a traditional or linear path.
| Indianapolis
Nine Questions for the Ivy Tech Indianapolis Interim Chancellor
| Indianapolis
A partnership between Ivy Tech Indianapolis and H&R Block provided accounting students with real-world experience preparing taxes during the busiest time of the tax season.
| South Bend
Strengthening the Early Childhood Workforce
| Bloomington
Applications are open for this fast-track program designed to help students start careers in information technology
| Muncie
New report shows the immense impact of the college’s students, alumni and operations.
| Evansville
Rex, the Monarch Lion Makes His Debut at Ivy Tech Pep Rally April 7
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High school students and adults will gain hands-on experience in microelectronics and robotics, and be introduced to careers in the field
| Indianapolis
An evening celebrating bourbon, cuisine, and community, on Thursday, May 7, at Courses Restaurant on the Ivy Tech Indianapolis campus.
| Indianapolis
Hands-on camps give students an inside look at biotechnology, engineering, robotics, and other STEM careers
| Anderson
New report shows the vast impact of the college's students, alumni, and operations.
| Indianapolis
New report shows the immense impact of the college’s students, alumni and operations.
| Indianapolis
Meet Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ 2026 Commencement Grand Marshal and Mace Bearer Rose Wilson, Early Childhood Education Program Chair and Associate Professor, in this Q&A.
Students, Alumni, and College Operations Have Immense Impact on Local Economies
| Bloomington
New report shows the significant impact of campus operations, alumni, and students
| Indianapolis
The Ivy Indy Art Gallery reopened in a new location on March 19 with the 12th Annual Student Juried Exhibition, showcasing artwork from Ivy Tech Indianapolis and Indiana University Indianapolis students.
New report shows the immense impact of the college’s students, alumni and operations.
| Terre Haute
New report shows the immense impact of the college’s students, alumni and operations.
| Terre Haute
Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute hosted its annual Nursing Networking Banquet on Tuesday, March 31, bringing together graduating nursing students and local healthcare providers.
| Lafayette
Collaboration aligns education and industry to strengthen Greater Lafayette’s advanced manufacturing talent pipeline
| Anderson
On April 21, Hoosiers will salute our Anderson campus, our students, and countless stories that make Ivy Tech special to Indiana
Ivy Tech to receive $3.4 million donation to support nursing students The Brickley Farm Foundation gift is the largest in the history of the Marion campus.
| Kokomo
Higher ed achievement key to continued professional growth in banking
| Bloomington
Area Hoosiers are invited to support students and share the countless stories that make Ivy Tech Bloomington integral to the communities we serve
The Indianapolis campus tour focused on workforce education and skills training
| Terre Haute
Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute is proud to announce Ben Kappes as our newest Employer Consultant for Ivy+ Career Link
| Indianapolis
On the first day of spring, students, staff, and faculty came together for the Soil, Sweat, & Suds Community Garden Service Project to help prepare the garden for the upcoming growing season.
Amos is a strategic, mission-driven higher education leader with more than 20 years of experience in financial operations, campus administration, and community engagement.
| Terre Haute
Indiana State University and Ivy Tech Community College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing the Jan McCarthy Early Childhood Education Center at Indiana State University as an apprenticeship site for Ivy Tech students pursuing careers in early childhood education.
| Indianapolis
What began as a student externship at My Sugar Pie has grown into nearly a decade-long journey that now finds Noe Plata Alvarado leading the Zionsville bakery. Read the story of one of more than a dozen Ivy Tech Indianapolis baking and pastry students who have stepped into Kelly Maucere’s kitchen and turned hands-on learning into lasting careers.
| Indianapolis
As spring cleaning season nears, Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ IvyCares team has launched a Spring Cleaning Drive to help stock the pantry with essential cleaning supplies for students. Here’s a list of supplies IvyCares is collecting.
| Indianapolis
Christy Weaver’s recipe for success began at Ivy Tech Indianapolis, where hands-on learning and the right connections helped turn her passion for baking into a thriving career. Now the lead baker at My Sugar Pie, Weaver is part of a powerful cycle of mentorship that is opening doors for the next generation of Ivy Tech baking and pastry students.
| Indianapolis
UPDATE: To give Marion County teens more time to get creative, Ivy Tech Indianapolis and IndyGo are extending the submission deadline for the Design-A-Bus contest (March 27).
| Muncie
Siobhan Gillespie’s journey to the front of the classroom at Ivy Tech Community College Muncie didn’t begin with a lifelong plan for academia.
| Indianapolis
What began as a plan to earn an associate degree became a launchpad for leadership, scholarships and service. Today, Ivy Tech Indianapolis alumna Shamari Garrett is building a career in psychology and community advocacy — and encouraging others to simply ask for help.
Federal leader emphasized importance of workforce education during campus tour.
| Indianapolis
After enrolling in the HVAC program, Steven Bagienski secured a competitive internship and full-time position with Siemens before even graduating. His journey highlights how Ivy Tech’s combined hands-on training, career coaching, and employer partnerships can turn a skilled trade credential into long-term career stability and upward mobility.
| Bloomington
The celebration marked the official move of the nursing school from its former location to the main campus building and honored Marchant's contributions
| South Bend
PATH Scholarship program supports economically disadvantaged students globally
| Bloomington
Students and families can plan for college early and see how starting at Ivy Tech leads to careers and four-year colleges
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College has named Sejal Vaishnav as Chief Information Officer (CIO). She will start her new role on Monday, March 30.
| Terre Haute
Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute is pleased to announce the appointment of Robertha “Ro” Miller, GE Aerospace Executive Plant Leader, to the Campus Board of Trustees.
| Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Indianapolis is proud to announce that Ernest Malone, Indianapolis Fire Department Chief, will serve as its 2026 Commencement Speaker and receive an honorary degree from the College.
| Indianapolis
Waitlisted from the four-year college she thought she would attend, Kaylee Harris found an unexpected calling in the welding lab at Ivy Tech Indianapolis. Now an Ivy Tech alumna and professional welder, she is building a career in a high-demand field while proving that women belong in the trades.
| Evansville
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program to begin May 26
| Bloomington
Gift aims to address state's nursing shortage by expanding education and training at Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington
| Indianapolis
Resumes were exchanged, and interviews were scheduled at the Ivy Tech Indianapolis Part-Time Job & Internship Fair. Discover how this high-energy event is helping students gain experience, build professional confidence, and step directly into Central Indiana’s growing workforce.
| Bloomington
Funded by a $21.9 million Lilly Endowment grant, Ivy Tech is working with communities across Indiana to prepare the next generation of early childhood educators
| Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Indianapolis celebrated its employees the day before Valentine’s Day, honoring milestones, retirees, and the progress made on Ivy Tech Indy: Reimagined for the Future.
| Evansville
Kicks off with EVSC Edition on Feb. 24 - Topic - Ivy Tech's Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program
| Evansville
Information sessions planned for Early Childhood Education Program Offerings
| Indianapolis
Ivy Indy’s new Construction Skills Training Program allows students to gain foundational construction skills, industry-recognized credentials, and hands-on experience in just one semester – helping meet the growing demand for construction professionals across the state.
| Bloomington
More than 165 students networked with 48 employers and seven transfer universities
| Indianapolis
This Valentine’s Day, meet the Ivy Tech couples and companions who found each other on the Indianapolis campus.
| Indianapolis
The fifth edition of Ivy Indy Magazine marks a bold shift to an interactive, digital-first experience—spotlighting the people, programs, and partnerships shaping Ivy Tech Indianapolis. From The Toolbelt Generation to alumni impact and student transformation, this issue invites you to explore the people and ideas building what's next for not just our city, but the state.
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The Indiana Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education Central Indiana chapter has launched an advanced manufacturing apprenticeship at Ivy Tech Indianapolis and seeks its first cohort of students. Learn more and apply today.
| Terre Haute
Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute, in partnership with West Central Indiana Area Health Education Center (WCI-AHEC), welcomed nearly 140 high school students from across West Central Indiana for a regional healthcare skills competition.
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Learn more about how high school graduates can complete an associate degree in just 11 months.
| Evansville
Learn about apprenticeships, skills training, dual enrollment and dual credit opportunities and more for this high-need career.
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Try out sample classes, get a free pancake breakfast and learn about Ivy Tech!
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Ivy Tech Evansville Receives $192,105 in Empowering Employment Grant Funds
Faculty and Staff Get Certified as Mental Health First Aider
| Indianapolis
After more than a year of renovation, the Illinois Fall Creek Center has reopened as a modern hub for nursing, health sciences, and student services—strengthening connections to downtown healthcare partners and workforce opportunities.
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Now in its fourth year, Ivy Tech Community College's 2026 Global Leadership Speaker Series features engineering innovator Hang Loi and international diplomacy expert Cemre Ulker. These free, virtual events provide the college community with direct access to global innovators, whose work spans industry, global collaboration, and leadership development.
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We’re excited to see increased interest in many of our Indianapolis programs! With that increase comes the need for more adjunct faculty. Interested or know someone who may be? Learn more here!
| Bloomington
Applications are open for this fast-track program designed to help residents of the 11-county Indiana Uplands region build skills and start careers in information technology
| Bloomington
The one-course pathway introduces students to service in the USAF, including the opportunity for accelerated rank and preferred job placement
Anderson Campus Reaches Key Accreditation Milestone for OTA Program
| Muncie
Ivy Tech Muncie has partnered with IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital (BMH) to strengthen educational and career pathways for future nurses through the Practical Nursing (PN) program.
| Indianapolis
“We are not just nurses – we are Ivy Tech nurses.” In the third and final nurse pinning ceremony of the calendar year, 109 graduates were formally welcomed into the profession during a celebration of resilience, compassion, and community.
| Indianapolis
Nearly 80 sponsors provided gifts to children of Ivy Tech Indianapolis students in need, supporting 106 student families this holiday season.
| Indianapolis
During the temporary closure of its on-campus gallery, the Ivy Tech Indianapolis Fine Arts program cultivated new partnerships with professional galleries in the state capital—a strategic move that has significantly increased student visibility, professional development, and art sales.
| Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ Circle of Ivy celebrated a decade of collective giving at its Morning of Gratitude & Growth event, announcing $32,000 in funding for ten new campus initiatives. From wellness kits and lab supplies to a writing retreat and an urban garden, the 2025 projects will directly support student health, learning, and community engagement across not just the campus, but the College.
| Bloomington
Bloomington campus entrepreneurship students presented their business ideas in the Duke it Out Pitch Competition and took home $2,700 in cash prizes for their start-ups
| Terre Haute
Ivy Tech Community College’s Terre Haute campus proudly celebrated the accomplishments of 39 students who have completed the rigorous requirements of its Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program at the campus’s annual Pinning Ceremony, a cherished tradition honoring nursing graduates.
| Bloomington
Stevens won the campuswide registration contest encouraging students to enroll early in classes
| Indianapolis
Nearly 1,700 volunteers gathered at Ivy Tech Indianapolis on Thanksgiving to help prepare and distribute 10,000 meals for Hoosiers in need of a warm meal. Relive the impactful day in photos.
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Find out about college, financial aid, experience classes, and more!
| Indianapolis
Avrie Landaw has wanted to be a scientist for as long as she can remember. Now, with the help of the Lilly Scholar at Ivy Tech scholarship, she's turning that dream into reality. "Thank you for making a little girl’s dream of being a scientist come true."
| Indianapolis
For the 14th year in a row, the Alhuda Islamic Center in Fishers made a meaningful impact on Ivy Tech Indianapolis students by donating 30 full Thanksgiving baskets to IvyCares.
| Indianapolis
For the second year, Ivy Tech Indianapolis is proud to serve as the Title & Facility Sponsor for the Mozel Sanders Foundation’s Thanksgiving effort.
| Muncie
An Ivy Tech difference maker is an individual who creates positive change and makes a significant impact on the lives of Ivy Tech students, alumni, and the communities they serve.
| Lafayette
The award recognizes excellence in education for faculty, adjunct faculty, and dual credit instructors at each campus.
| Lafayette
Exploring the power of play: Ivy Tech Lafayette’s Early Childhood Education program chair introduces a new resource supporting development through free play.
| Bloomington
Hands-on projects in culinary arts, robotics, semiconductors and others will help students explore career fields and count toward Indiana’s new work-based learning standards
| Lafayette
Ivy Tech Lafayette enhances its Wolf Pack Pantry to meet growing food-need demands among students and employees.
The award recognizes excellence in education for faculty, adjunct faculty, and dual credit instructors at each campus.
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English professor Gerald Maki recounts his time at the International Virtual Exchange Conference (IVEC), hosted in Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Professor Maki writes about the impact of equipping students with essential global workforce skills and the details of Ivy Tech’s successful virtual exchange partnerships across five continents.
| Indianapolis
From foster care to the statehouse, social work and human services grad Shalise Truxler serves on three youth boards, working to change laws that create boundaries for foster kids.
| Indianapolis
As the holiday season increases the need for support, you can help Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ IvyCares team in its mission by contributing through our Amazon wish list, making a monetary donation, or donating items directly to our food pantry and clothing closet.
| Bloomington
The Founder’s Award for Excellence in Instruction is the college’s highest honor, presented annually to one faculty member statewide
| Anderson
Early learning programs selected to participate in the Ivy Tech Model Classroom Initiative for the 2025–2026 academic year.
| Anderson
Early learning programs selected to participate in the Ivy Tech Model Classroom Initiative for the 2025–2026 academic year.
| Indianapolis
IvyCares received a $780 donation from community supporters and Meijer, which equals 3,120 meals to continue our mission of feeding student families facing food insecurity in our community.
Ivy Tech IT students demonstrate their knowledge, earn scholarships, and network with employers
With dedicated veteran services, academic credit for military training, and career pathways like the Enlisted Training Corps, Ivy Tech is leading the way in serving Indiana’s veterans.
| Indianapolis
The Student Coalition for Organized Recreation and Exercise (SCORE) brings organized recreation, fitness, and fun to the campus community. Alexander Banks, assistant director of student life, is behind the movement he says students have been asking for since his first month on the job. “That’s when I realized there was a real need for opportunities to connect, get active, and just have fun.”
With a 98.8% compliance rate across 97 programs, Ivy Tech becomes the largest community college system in the country to earn full ATMAE accreditation.
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Finkbiner previously served as senior director of business operations at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and is back at Ivy Tech, where she started her professional career
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – October 30, 2025
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Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute recently hosted its annual Chancellor’s Club Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating the College’s partnerships and the individuals and organizations that help drive student success across West Central Indiana.
$1 Million Prize Honors Colleges Achieving Strong Student Results, Both in College and After Graduation
| Lafayette
STEP Tuition Assistance Program Strengthens Local Workforce and Economic Mobility
| Bloomington
Job training credentials can be completed in less than a year as part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program
| Indianapolis
Chef Daniel McDonald, an Ivy Tech Indianapolis culinary instructor, took first place in the bacon category at the 2025 World Food Championships, hosted at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
| South Bend
Defending champions return Oct. 26 to showcase local culinary excellence
| Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Indianapolis is continuing its commitment to meet students where they are by partnering with the Edna Martin Christian Center to bring Child Development Associate classes directly to the Martindale-Brightwood community. The new cohort model helps local childcare providers earn credentials close to home, strengthening both their professional growth and the early learning opportunities available to neighborhood families.
| Indianapolis
A significant number of our students are pioneers, navigating the path to higher education without a family map to guide them. We are proud to celebrate them during our annual First Gen Week.
| Lafayette
Philanthropists supporting Ivy Tech Lafayette have opened new doors for students
| Muncie
Heart of Indiana United Way, in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College and with support from the Shafer Foundation, is celebrating the successful conclusion of the Road to Reading initiative.
The statewide competition invites Ivy Tech IT students to demonstrate their knowledge, earn scholarships, and network with industry leaders.
More than 2,000 Circle of Ivy members have raised $1.4 million since 2015 to drive student success
| Elkhart
Join us at the Garatoni Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Automation on October 28, 2025, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
| South Bend
South Bend-Elkhart Campus recognizes Aaron Mishler and Jacqueline Barton for their commitment to Ivy Tech
| Indianapolis
On Wednesday, Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ Student Life and IvyCares teams hosted the Basic Needs Resource Fair, bringing together 19 community organizations—including the Immigrant Welcome Center, United Way, PACE, Gleaners Food Bank, EmployIndy, and others—to connect students with vital support services.
| Lafayette
The 2025 Chancellor’s Breakfast united K-12 partners to advance college and career readiness across Greater Lafayette.
| Lafayette
Through funding from the Arconic Foundation, Ivy Tech students are helping area nonprofits safeguard data and improve cybersecurity practices while applying their classroom learning to real-world challenges.
Richmond Campus recognizes Brian Miles and Dave Rodgers for their commitment to Ivy Tech
| Evansville
Distribution part of employee effort to help bridge the digital divide and equip 30,000 students nationwide with supplies for the new school year
President Marty Pollio reports on record enrollment, completions as well as areas of focus for the next four years
| Indianapolis
With the help of Ivy Tech and veteran services, Thaddaus Pitts is turning dreams into reality.
| Lafayette
Lafayette Campus recognizes Dr. Susan Foster and Ron & Cindy Rossiter for their commitment to Ivy Tech
Nearly 40 accomplished alumni and friends of Ivy Tech recognized for their dedication
| Indianapolis
Indianapolis Campus recognizes Carla Baker and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Indiana for their commitment to Ivy Tech.
Grace Horizon, in partnership with Ivy Tech Anderson, celebrated the first graduates of the I Rise Workforce Development Program, a trauma-informed initiative empowering survivors of violence and exploitation to build confidence, job skills, and brighter futures.
| Muncie
Ivy Tech Community College Muncie will celebrate the installation of Designed by the Public, a striking new sculptural installation by internationally acclaimed architect Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO.
| Evansville
Check out all the locations you can learn more about Ivy Tech
| Bloomington
As one of Indiana’s most respected entrepreneurs, Bender will share his entrepreneurial journey across five decades
| Lafayette
This year’s turnout highlighted both the strong interest from students and the importance of giving them hands-on exposure to career opportunities in law enforcement, corrections, legal services, and more.
| South Bend
Groundbreaking collaboration connects education with industry to create a robust talent pipeline and drive economic growth across the state.
This new scholarship is designed to support students who face financial challenges as they pursue career-focused education.
| Lafayette
Program provides tuition support and hands-on training to meet regional workforce needs
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The generous gift will enhance hands-on learning for students in the Homeland Security and Public Safety program.
| New Castle
New on-campus classroom opens at Ivy Tech’s Henry County site, led by Ivy Tech graduates and serving local families with high-quality care.
| South Bend
Career-Ready Skills in Business, Supply Chain & IT
| Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Indianapolis has three nurse pinning ceremonies a year, with the August event honoring the dedication and resilience of our newest graduating class. Join us in celebrating their outstanding achievement by exploring the photo gallery from this memorable ceremony.
| Indianapolis
"I cried at my cubicle ‘cause I was so excited,” said Carrie Kruse after learning she’d been named a Lilly Scholar. Now nearing graduation with a biotechnology degree and biopharmaceutical manufacturing certificate from Ivy Tech Indianapolis, Kruse is building a future in Boone County’s growing biotech sector—thanks to Eli Lilly and Company’s nearly $14 billion investment in Lebanon and a life-changing scholarship opening doors for Indiana’s next generation of talent.
| Indianapolis
Faculty and staff gathered for a day of professional development, reflection, and celebration—including honoring Kate McGormley as the inaugural recipient of the Don Weathersbe Award.
| Evansville
Build Together, Learn Together: Ivy Tech Evansville has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to create opportunities to combine affordable housing with hands-on workforce development.
| Fort Wayne
Ivy Tech Community College's 10th President Dr. Marty Pollio visited the Fort Wayne campus on Aug. 20 to listen and learn about life at the College.
| Indianapolis
From stargazing in her small Colombian hometown to founding Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ first Robotics Club, engineering student Natalia Avella is turning her childhood dream of becoming an aerospace engineer into reality. Guided by mentors and fueled by community, Avella has built pathways for others while balancing leadership, academics, and bold ambitions for the future.
| Indianapolis
Online students often miss out on the social and engagement opportunities of traditional campus life. Recognizing this gap, Ivy Tech Indianapolis student Matthew Lum founded an online student organization to foster community among remote learners. Open to all Ivy Tech students, the organization prioritizes peer support, accountability, and mental well-being.
| Indianapolis
The 2025-26 vice president of the Ivy Tech Indianapolis Student Government Association, is an international student from Nigeria pursuing a biology degree on the pre-med track. Elected to amplify student voices, she aims to enhance campus engagement, advocate for mental health resources, and foster inclusivity—particularly for introverted students.
| Evansville
Learn more about Ivy Tech's CDL Program
| Indianapolis
Magnim Apou Alemo’s journey as a Lilly Scholar at Ivy Tech showcases how full tuition, mentorship, and hands-on opportunities in biotechnology can open career paths worldwide. Watch her story and learn how to apply for this life-changing scholarship program.
| Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Indianapolis recently concluded another successful summer of ARTFORCE, its three-week visual arts program for high school students, in partnership with Arts for Learning Indiana. Co-taught by Ivy Tech instructor Colton Pedro and teaching artist Ash Robinson, the ARTFORCE 2025 program blended college-level art instruction with real-world creative entrepreneurship.
New program introduces community, technical college students to career opportunities in military, public service
| Indianapolis
The Lilly Scholars at Ivy Tech program is helping students like Zaina Lorick, a biotechnology major, turn ambition into opportunity. With full tuition, books, and career pathways, the scholarship is paving the way for Indiana’s next generation of lab professionals. See the impact of Lilly Scholars at Ivy Tech in this short video.
| Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Indianapolis, in partnership with Congressman André Carson, successfully hosted its 14th annual Indianapolis Job and Resource Fair, drawing 550+ job seekers and 80 leading employers, including Eli Lilly and Company, Eskenazi Health, FedEx, Indianapolis Public Schools, and the U.S. Postal Service. The event, praised by attendees as one of the best career fairs in the region, reinforced Ivy Tech’s commitment to workforce development and community connections.
| Terre Haute
The Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) and Ivy Tech Community College proudly celebrate the success of 8 students who completed Ivy Tech’s welding program, as part of a collaborative re-entry initiative.
| Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Indianapolis has appointed Chef Jenni Schouppe as the new program chair for its School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, effective August 18. Chef Schouppe, who previously served as assistant department chair and assistant professor of baking and pastry, succeeds Chef Jeff Bricker, who retired this summer.
| Indianapolis
Tasha Cohee, an Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Nurse, was surprised by her supervisor with the news that she was nominated for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses by her former students – in front of her current students. “It’s an incredible honor.”
| Fort Wayne
Indiana TRIO has awarded two Ivy Tech Fort Wayne students with scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year.
Expanding Healthcare Pathways for Students
| Muncie
Innovative, multi-modal therapy model puts connection and creativity at the heart of neurodivergent care
| Lafayette
Public invited to attend free event focused on community mental health and recovery after loss.
| Evansville
Registered with Department of Labor
| Bloomington
Attendees can learn about training for careers in the growing microelectronics industry with hands-on activities
| Indianapolis
High School Students Join Immersive, Career-Building Experience
| South Bend
Aims to Strengthen Indiana’s Tech Workforce
| Indianapolis
Through September 27, Meijer shoppers can purchase $10 donation cards at the Meijer store located at 56th Street and Keystone Avenue that will directly benefit our IvyCares food pantry for students in need.
$50,000 grant will enhance the College’s ability to serve students in its growing welding program.
| South Bend
Generous Donors Support Education
| Terre Haute
Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute and the Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) recently celebrated the successful completion of TechQuest, a new week-long summer camp designed to introduce rising 8th-grade students to high-demand career pathways.
| Indianapolis
In this Student Voices, Ivy Tech Indianapolis student Yamilet Aca-Cuachitl shares how stepping out of their comfort zone transformed their college experience—and their future. It wasn’t just classes that shaped their journey; it was saying yes to campus involvement. In their own words, learn how Yamilet went from being hesitant about college to unlocking their confidence.
| Indianapolis
Ivy Tech biotechnology student Hamsou Iro shares how the Lilly Scholars at Ivy Tech scholarships transformed her educational journey, covering tuition and opening doors to pharmaceutical career opportunities. Watch her inspiring story to learn how Ivy Tech’s affordable programs and hands-on learning can help you achieve your STEM goals.
| Indianapolis
When Ivy Tech Indianapolis student Aryaija Dodson needed a job, she turned to the College’s Ivy+ Career Link—and it changed her career trajectory. With the help of a Talent Connection Manager, Dodson secured a role at OmniSite, which then led to an unexpected opportunity to mentor young students in robotics.
| South Bend
Get prepared for careers in this field.
| Indianapolis
Marion County high school students participating in The Patachou Foundation’s summer Food Fellowship program can now earn college credit through Ivy Tech Community College’s School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management.
| Muncie
Ivy Tech Community College Muncie has been awarded the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) designation, which recognizes Indiana postsecondary institutions that provide outstanding support to U.S. military-affiliated students, including veterans, active-duty service members and their families.
Ivy Tech Community College Anderson has been awarded the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) designation.
| Terre Haute
Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute been awarded the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) designation, which recognizes Indiana postsecondary institutions that provide outstanding support to U.S. military-affiliated students, including veterans, active-duty service members and their families.
| Bloomington
The campus won the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana award presented by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs
| Indianapolis
For the last seven years, Barbara Hall's warm greetings welcomed students, faculty, staff, and visitors each morning at Ivy Tech Indianapolis' North Meridian Center. Now, the campus prepares to bid farewell as she begins her retirement.
| Fort Wayne
Ivy Tech Fort Wayne is partnering with Manchester University to offer a new seamless transfer pathway.
| Evansville
Nearly 5,000 children served during the last 22 years
Partnering with Carver Community Organization
| Bloomington
Khan, a first-generation college graduate, built a strong academic foundation, gained leadership skills, and earned multiple honors and scholarships along the way
| Bloomington
Khan is the only student from Indiana to receive the $55,000 per year award from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
| Indianapolis
Visual communications student, Liam Hargreaves, is a graphic design intern at Indianapolis Public Library who is working hard to merge his passions into a career. He shares how he is able to juggle his life as an Ivy Tech student, intern, and multidisciplinary visual artist.
| Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Indianapolis' Office of Student Life hosted a Tie Dye Spirit Day to celebrate the first week of summer classes.
| South Bend
Ivy Tech Graduate Celebrates New Career With La Casa De Amistad
| South Bend
PTK Ivy Tech SBE Names New President, Chapter Vice President, and Executive Secretary
| South Bend
Beta Alpha Chapter Honors Hard Work of Ivy Tech South Bend/Elkhart PTK Chapter
| Bloomington
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education recognized the campus and a student for outstanding achievements in culinary arts, fire sciences, and information technology
| Fort Wayne
Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County announces the Spring 2025 Dean's List!
| Muncie
Students from Ivy Tech Community College’s Human Services Group Process and Skills (HUMS 206) course recently completed a series of group sessions with justice-involved individuals at Delaware County Community Corrections (DCCC).
| Fort Wayne
A certificate from Ivy Tech Fort Wayne isn't the only credential Rayyan Hassan got this year. The 2025 grad also received her high school diploma. She tells us how dual enrollment gave her confidence for the future in this Q and A.
| Indianapolis
After nearly three transformative decades at Ivy Tech, Chef Jeff Bricker is hanging up his apron—but not before leaving an indelible mark on the college, its students, and Indiana’s culinary scene. From his humble beginnings as a first-gen student to leading the creation of Ivy Tech’s state-of-the-art culinary school, Bricker’s story is one of passion, persistence, and purpose.
| Terre Haute
Ivy Tech Community College celebrated another successful year of student support with its 25th Annual Scholarship Scramble, held on May 16, 2025, at Idle Creek Golf Course.
| Indianapolis
Featuring inspirational quotes, clever puns, and artistic designs, these caps reflect the unique stories and hard work of our Ivy Indy graduates.
| Indianapolis
Ivy Tech diesel instructor Chris Cox is heading back to South Sudan, using his skills to train locals to build life-changing, basic utility vehicles from the ground up. From dirt tracks in Texas to classrooms in Africa, discover how Cox blends global service, education, and engineering to drive real-world impact.
| Indianapolis
As Ivy Tech Indianapolis welcomes its new dean, we spoke with Dr. Diana Shenefield about her vision for the School of Nursing, her commitment to teaching and training future health care professionals, and key initiatives she plans to implement.
| Bloomington
Cooper, Radiation Therapy graduate, found her success by choosing Ivy Tech
| Bloomington
Participants will gain hands-on experience in the emerging microelectronics industry
| Fort Wayne
On May 9, 2025, Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County celebrated the newest class of alumni and honored faculty.
New program supports career growth and childcare workforce development
our-day camp will offer look at smart manufacturing careers
| Indianapolis
In the third installment of Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ Student Voices series, Jayla Hodge reflects on her journey from self-doubt to rediscovering her passion for art and design through Ivy Tech’s Visual Communications program. Her story underscores how embracing failure and academic redirection can lead to unexpected opportunities, career clarity, and renewed purpose in pursuing creative ambitions.
| Fort Wayne
Just over a year after stepping away from college, Jennifer Brykett is back—taking the stage as this year’s Student Commencement Speaker for Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County. Her college journey was met with several challenges, including a cancer diagnosis, but ultimately, she made the decision to try.
| Terre Haute
On Thursday, May 8, Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute/Greencastle proudly celebrated the achievements of 1,620 graduates during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony at Indiana State University’s Hulman Center.
| Muncie
Outstanding Students are nominated by the faculty of their respective schools based on academic achievement, perseverance, and positive contributions both in and out of the classroom.
| Indianapolis
Nearly 950 graduates participated in May 1 Commencement Ceremony at Corteva Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
| Bloomington
Ivy Tech Bloomington’s Center for Lifelong Learning announces new and returning youth summer camps, scholarships available
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Outstanding students are selected by their school’s faculty in recognition of their academic excellence, determination, and meaningful impact both inside and outside the classroom.
| Fort Wayne
Dr. JoAnne Alvarez is the new vice chancellor of the Ivy Tech Kosciusko County site. Read more about her work experience and goals for the campus.
| Bloomington
The fundraising event will be held at The Yellowwood restaurant and patio at Ivy Tech Bloomington to celebrate the School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management graduates
| Fort Wayne
What started as a bet with her mom became the first step in a life-changing journey. Despite setbacks and a few unexpected turns, Ivy Tech Fort Wayne grad Brenda Romero is crossing the stage with a psychology degree and big plans for what’s next.
Pollio will lead Indiana’s largest postsecondary institution and workforce engine starting July 1
| Muncie
Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County continues its commitment to community engagement
| Indianapolis
Meet Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ 2025 Student Commencement Speaker Luke Miller, an early childhood education graduate.
| Bloomington
Students will cross the stage as they step into new careers or transfer to four-year colleges
| Indianapolis
The Indianapolis community gathered at the Conference Center and Culinary Institute on the Ivy Tech Indianapolis campus to celebrate literacy and student success at Indy Reads for its annual fundraising breakfast, “Unlocking Our Potential.”
| Indianapolis
Hosted by the Office of Student Life, the event honored 18 student organizations and 29 individuals whose leadership, dedication, and spirit shaped the campus experience this year.
| Fort Wayne
Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and NEINFAME sign ten high school students in their fifth cohort. See photos from the event.
| Indianapolis
Charles House, program chair of welding technology and assistant professor at Ivy Tech Indianapolis, contributes "The World of Welding Education" to the April 2025 Issue of the AWS Welding Journal.
| Fort Wayne
As an exchange student from Ukraine, Anastasiia Fomina only planned to stay in Indiana for 10 months. Four years later, she's getting a degree from Ivy Tech Fort Wayne. She shares her journey and hopes for the new future she hadn't planned.
| Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Building Construction Management (BCOM) student and veteran Dawson Leyes is an intern with Pepper Construction on the Indy Reimagined project, merging classroom skills and field experience to shape a campus that empowers future generations.
| Indianapolis
With Ivy Tech as “the big brother he never had,” Martin Turman, a 2025 graduate, is turning his entrepreneurial vision into a reality—one meal, one connection, and one life at a time.
| Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Indianapolis honored 32 high schools for their role in expanding dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities, which served 12,826 students and saved $12.2 million in tuition this year. Keynote speaker Ron Sandlin, deputy chief strategy officer for the Indiana Department of Education, shared his first-gen college journey, while educators highlighted success stories—including IPS’ 40% enrollment jump and students earning associate degrees before graduation.
| Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Indianapolis and Pathways to Careers hosted Indy high school students at SOMOS Ivy Tech, offering campus tours, student panels, and a resource fair to explore academic pathways and foster community connections.
| Richmond
Richmond campus raises $37,691 in support of students and programs on annual day of giving
| Terre Haute
More than 40 local high school students competed in Ivy Tech’s annual welding contest on April 10.
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