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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.
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The generous gift will enhance hands-on learning for students in the Homeland Security and Public Safety program.
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.”
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High School Students Join Immersive, Career-Building Experience
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ivy Tech Indianapolis' Office of Student Life hosted a Tie Dye Spirit Day to celebrate the first week of summer classes.
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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.
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Featuring inspirational quotes, clever puns, and artistic designs, these caps reflect the unique stories and hard work of our Ivy Indy graduates.