More than 2,000 Circle of Ivy members have raised $1.4 million since 2015 to drive student success
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – For 10 years, Circle of Ivy – the Ivy Tech Foundation’s philanthropic membership group – has focused on raising funds that drive student…
| 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
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| 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
| Gary
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| Indianapolis
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.