For the more than 11,000 students attending Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, one day can mean everything. On April 21, Ivy Tech Bloomington will join campuses across Indiana in celebrating the college’s fourth annual Ivy Tech Day. Ivy Tech Day is a 24-hour giving event dedicated to advancing student success, scholarships, and our communities.
Industry partners, alumni, employees and friends of the college are encouraged to participate and support Ivy Tech students who shape the local workforce.
Ivy Tech has impacted my life be giving me an opportunity to afford a degree that can further my career, at an affordable price, while I also work full time."
– Destinie Rodriguez-Lopez, Ivy Tech Bloomington nursing student
Supporters are invited to share their own Ivy Tech success stories on social media, leading up to, and on April 21.
“Ivy Tech Day is a celebration of the students, alumni, employees, and employers we serve,” said Chancellor Erik Coyne, Ivy Tech Bloomington. “Every dollar raised directly impacts our students by providing scholarships, career training, and resources to help them succeed. We are excited to see our communities rally together in support of students and economic growth in the region.”
In the past three years, Ivy Tech Bloomington raised more than $80,000 to support students in our region. The campus serves residents and employers in eight counties, including Brown, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Morgan, Monroe, Orange, and Owen.
Ivy Tech Bloomington contributes $86.1 million annually to the local economy and more than 90% of graduates stay to live and work in Indiana.
In addition to sharing success stories on social media to celebrate Ivy Tech Day, donations can be made to Ivy Tech Bloomington. No gift is too small to make a difference for our communities.
To make a gift on April 21, visit https://link.ivytech.edu/givedayapril21
About the Ivy Tech Foundation
Ivy Tech Foundation provides support for Ivy Tech Community College beyond state appropriations and student tuition. Its overall program of work focuses on meeting student needs. Invest IN Ivy Tech, our recently completed $340 statewide fundraising campaign, provides greater opportunities for each of the College’s 19 campuses to educate, train, and support all 92 counties in Indiana.
About Ivy Tech Bloomington
Ivy Tech Bloomington offers more than 40 career and four-year transfer programs, with courses that start multiple times per year for quick entry and graduation. To get started, apply online at ivytech.edu/bloomington or email askBloomington@ivytech.edu. For information on free, short-term training programs, visit ivytech.edu/bloomington/NLJ.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
