Ivy Tech Day on April 21 brought support for the more than 11,000 students at Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington. During the college’s fourth annual day of giving, alumni, friends, employees, and partners gave $36,476 from 120 gifts. Every dollar raised stays local and benefits Bloomington campus students and the communities it serves.

Statewide, Ivy Tech had its most successful giving day yet and raised a record $614,446 from over 3,100 donations. Since the start of Ivy Tech Day in 2023, the college has raised more than $1.7 million. Ivy Tech Day contributions fund the area of greatest need at each of the college’s 19 campuses across Indiana, powering workforce development and supporting the state’s economy. 

“The generosity of all of our local donors and sponsors makes a real difference in the lives of students and will have a lasting impact in the region,” said Erik Coyne, Chancellor, Ivy Tech Bloomington.

We’re grateful to our supporters for helping us remove barriers to education so we can continue to deliver exceptional service to our communities.” 

– Chancellor Erik Coyne, JD, Colonel, U.S. Air Force (ret.)

Funds raised go toward student support initiatives, including scholarships, programs, and emergency funding. The Bloomington campus offers approximately $160,000 in scholarships each year to help students pay college costs and complete their education.

Ivy Tech Bloomington impact:

  • Over 90% of Ivy Tech graduates stay to live and work in our communities
  • 4 out of 5 graduates finish without student loan debt
  • Campus contributes over $86 million to the regional economy
  • Launched the college’s first evening nursing program
  • Offers the only accredited, two-year radiation therapy program in the state
  • Named Entrepreneurial College of the Year in 2024

Bloomington campus sponsors for the fourth annual Ivy Tech Day included CarDon & Associates, Boston Scientific, IU Credit Union, and Owen County State Bank.

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 for free online at ivytech.edu/bloomington, call 812-330-6013, 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.