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  • | Indianapolis

    Whitestown Resident Embraces Future as Lilly Scholar at Ivy Tech

    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

    Alhuda Islamic Center Continues 14-Year Tradition of Supporting Ivy Tech Indy Students

    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

    Mozel Sanders Foundation Partners with Ivy Tech Community College, Fishbeck, and Kroger to Serve 10,000 Thanksgiving Meals

    For the second year, Ivy Tech Indianapolis is proud to serve as the Title & Facility Sponsor for the Mozel Sanders Foundation’s Thanksgiving effort.

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Fosters Global Connections at IVEC Conference in Greece

    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

    Ivy Tech Indy Alum Shalise Truxler Shapes Law, Empowers Foster Youth

    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

    How you can help Ivy Tech students in need in 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.

  • | Indianapolis

    IvyCares Food Pantry Receives Support in Food-Only Gift Cards from Meijer Simply Give Program

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    Sports make a comeback at Ivy Tech 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.”

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Culinary Instructor Daniel McDonald Wins Big at World Food Championships

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Partners with Edna Martin Christian Center to Bring Early Childhood Education Classes to Martindale-Brightwood

    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

    Celebrating Pioneers: Ivy Tech Indy Honors First-Generation Students During First Gen Week

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    Student Life & IvyCares Host Successful Basic Needs Resource Fair

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    From Service to Second Chances: How One Army Veteran Is Rebuilding His Life at Ivy Tech

    With the help of Ivy Tech and veteran services, Thaddaus Pitts is turning dreams into reality.

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Foundation Honors Distinguished Alumni and Benefactors

    Indianapolis Campus recognizes Carla Baker and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Indiana for their commitment to Ivy Tech.

  • | Indianapolis

    Indianapolis Fire Department Donates Fire Engines and Training Equipment to Ivy Tech Indianapolis

    The generous gift will enhance hands-on learning for students in the Homeland Security and Public Safety program.

  • | Indianapolis

    Celebrating Our August Nursing Graduates

    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

    Fueled by Lilly’s Investment in Lebanon, Ivy Tech Student Builds Future in Biotech

    "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

    Ivy Tech Indy Kicks Off 2025-26 Academic Year with Fall Convocation, Names First Don Weathersbe Award Winner

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    Stargazer to Changemaker: Engineering Student Natalia Avella founds Ivy Tech Indy’s First Robotics Club

    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 Student Organization Fosters Community for Remote Learners

    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

    Student Spotlight: Oyinkansola Awolowo, Ivy Tech Indianapolis SGA Vice President

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    Lilly Scholar Finds Opportunity and Mentorship Through Ivy Tech’s Biotechnology Program

    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

    ARTFORCE 2025 Wraps Up with Pop-Up Shop, Exhibit at The AMP at 16 Tech

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    From Classroom to Career: How Lilly Scholars at Ivy Tech is Opening Doors in Biotechnology

    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.

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