The award recognizes excellence in education for faculty, adjunct faculty, and dual credit instructors at each campus.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College honored 57 faculty, adjunct faculty, and dual credit instructors with its annual President’s Awards. The Presi…
The award recognizes excellence in education for faculty, adjunct faculty, and dual credit instructors at each campus.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Bloomington
The Founder’s Award for Excellence in Instruction is the college’s highest honor, presented annually to one faculty member statewide
| Anderson
Early learning programs selected to participate in the Ivy Tech Model Classroom Initiative for the 2025–2026 academic year.
| Indianapolis
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.
Ivy Tech IT students demonstrate their knowledge, earn scholarships, and network with employers
With dedicated veteran services, academic credit for military training, and career pathways like the Enlisted Training Corps, Ivy Tech is leading the way in serving Indiana’s veterans.
| Indianapolis
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.”
With a 98.8% compliance rate across 97 programs, Ivy Tech becomes the largest community college system in the country to earn full ATMAE accreditation.
| Bloomington
Finkbiner previously served as senior director of business operations at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and is back at Ivy Tech, where she started her professional career
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – October 30, 2025
| Terre Haute
Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute recently hosted its annual Chancellor’s Club Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating the College’s partnerships and the individuals and organizations that help drive student success across West Central Indiana.
$1 Million Prize Honors Colleges Achieving Strong Student Results, Both in College and After Graduation
| Lafayette
STEP Tuition Assistance Program Strengthens Local Workforce and Economic Mobility
| Bloomington
Job training credentials can be completed in less than a year as part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program
| Indianapolis
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.
| South Bend
Defending champions return Oct. 26 to showcase local culinary excellence
| 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