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Student Artist’s Winning Design Hits the Streets on IndyGo Bus
Meet Natalie Tolbert, the inaugural winner of Ivy Tech Indy’s Design-A-Bus Student Art Contest, and her mother, Laura Tolbert.
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Meet Natalie Tolbert, the inaugural winner of Ivy Tech Indy’s Design-A-Bus Student Art Contest, and her mother, Laura Tolbert.
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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.
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Meet Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ 2026 Student Commencement Speaker Amira Ali, a 19-year-old general studies graduate, in this 10-question Q&A.
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An open letter to new graduates from the Alumni Council, welcoming you to the alumni family!
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Meet the Ivy Tech Indianapolis team who work tirelessly for months so graduates can shine.
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The Indianapolis campus received 178 gifts totaling $45,106 for the Ivy Tech Day 2026, the College’s annual Day of Giving.
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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.
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Nine Questions for the Ivy Tech Indianapolis Interim Chancellor
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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.
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An evening celebrating bourbon, cuisine, and community, on Thursday, May 7, at Courses Restaurant on the Ivy Tech Indianapolis campus.
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Hands-on camps give students an inside look at biotechnology, engineering, robotics, and other STEM careers
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New report shows the immense impact of the college’s students, alumni and operations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This Valentine’s Day, meet the Ivy Tech couples and companions who found each other on the Indianapolis campus.
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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.
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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!
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“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.
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Nearly 80 sponsors provided gifts to children of Ivy Tech Indianapolis students in need, supporting 106 student families this holiday season.
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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.
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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.
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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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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."
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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.
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For the second year, Ivy Tech Indianapolis is proud to serve as the Title & Facility Sponsor for the Mozel Sanders Foundation’s Thanksgiving effort.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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With the help of Ivy Tech and veteran services, Thaddaus Pitts is turning dreams into reality.
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Indianapolis Campus recognizes Carla Baker and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Indiana for their commitment to Ivy Tech.
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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.