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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nearly 950 graduates participated in May 1 Commencement Ceremony at Corteva Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
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Meet Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ 2025 Student Commencement Speaker Luke Miller, an early childhood education graduate.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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After applying to Salesforce 33 times, Robert Gooding found his big break through Ivy Tech’s flexible, supportive environment and the transformative Pathfinder program. Now a senior success guide at Salesforce, the 2025 graduate proves it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
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Marketing and Communications intern Carrington Sanders attended a Lunch and Learn magic performance that offered more than just entertainment—it opened her eyes to mental health, disability advocacy, and the power of embracing differences. Read her firsthand account of the experience.
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The Indianapolis campus received 255 gifts, equaling $50,231, for the 2025 Ivy Tech Day, the College’s annual Day of Giving.
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After more than two decades of dedication to nursing education, Dr. Myra Hart reflects on her journey from Ivy Tech student to dean, the lives she’s impacted, the students who have left a lasting impression on her, and the legacy she leaves behind as she retires.
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Ivy Tech Indianapolis student and intern Carrington Allen gets candid about her higher education journey. In this Student Voices, USAF veteran Allen speaks on her experience of not knowing what direction to go after separation and how the Chapter 31 program is assisting in her higher education goals and propelling her in the direction of success.
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For students like Shamari Garrett, a single day of generosity can unlock opportunities that transform lives, uplift communities, and strengthen Indiana’s economy. Garrett’s story is a testament to the power of education and the impact of Ivy Tech Day—a 24-hour giving event that fuels dreams and opens doors for students from all walks of life.