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    Business admin student turns second chance into a path for change for others

    Ladessa Sparks uses her Ivy Tech education, career, and lived experience to advocate for others affected by the justice system, showing how individual stories can drive community change and inspire collective action.

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    2026 Bear Gifts: Help Bring Holiday Joy to Ivy Tech Student Families

    Faculty, staff, departments, and campus organizations can sponsor a student family in need this holiday season by completing the Bear Gifts Sponsor Pledge Form by October 12.

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    Ivy Tech Indianapolis Culinary Arts to Bring High School Students Behind the Scenes at World Food Championships

    Student Culinary Experience will connect local students with professional chefs, culinary careers and hands-on industry experiences Oct. 15–16

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    Food, Clothing, Transportation & More: Fall Resources Available to Ivy Indy Students

    IvyCares resources available to students at Ivy Tech Indianapolis this fall include access to free food, transportation support, and clothing resources.

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    Connect with Resources at Ivy Tech Indy’s Annual Community Fair in October

    IvyCares and Student Life at Ivy Tech Indianapolis are again hosting a community resource fair for students in need of necessities and support.

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    Hundreds of Job Seekers Connect with Over 80 Employers at 15th Annual Carson Job & Resource Fair

    Ivy Tech Indianapolis and Congressman André Carson successfully hosted the 15th annual Indianapolis Job and Resource Fair, helping hundreds of Hoosiers on the job hunt meet directly with hiring managers seeking to fill open positions.

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    Free Produce Days Help Ivy Tech Indy Students, Community Access Fresh Food

    Through a partnership with Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, IvyCares provides fresh fruits and vegetables at no cost while helping address a growing need for food assistance among students and the surrounding community.

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    Acute Inflections brings its soulful sounds concert to Ivy Tech Indianapolis

    The jazzy duo that is Acute Inflections hosted a Harlem-renaissance-inspired evening of music and comedy at Ivy Tech Indianapolis.

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    Girls Who Brunch Tour Hosts Indy Stop at Ivy Tech

    The Girls Who Brunch Tour brought its signature blend of leadership development, wellness programming, and sisterhood to Ivy Tech Indianapolis, partnering with the College to host an event that empowered Hoosier girls through interactive workshops, inspiring speakers, and critical health resources.

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    Indianapolis Indians Give Ivy Tech Business Students Behind-the-Scenes Look

    From marketing and sponsorships to insurance and business operations, Ivy Tech Indianapolis business students are stepping beyond the classroom and into one of the city's most recognizable organizations. Through behind-the-scenes visits with the Indianapolis Indians, students are connecting course concepts with real-world careers while building relationships with local industry professionals.

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    Midwest Homeschool Expo Coming to Ivy Tech Indianapolis June 13

    Academy of Chaos partnership brings homeschool families together for expert-led sessions, resources, and community support

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    Ivy Tech Indy Named Community Partner of the Year by Victory College Prep Network

    A K-14 partnership between Ivy Tech and Victory College Prep (VCP) is helping students earn the Indiana College Core at nearly ten times the statewide average. Now that work has earned Ivy Tech the network's Community Partner of the Year award.

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    Student Artist’s Winning Design Hits the Streets on IndyGo Bus

    Meet Natalie Tolbert, the inaugural winner of Ivy Tech Indy’s Design-A-Bus Student Art Contest, and her mother, Laura Tolbert.

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    Ivy Tech Indianapolis contributes $637.6 million to regional economy

    New report shows the immense impact of the college’s students, alumni and operations.

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    Ivy Tech Baking & Pastry Alum Leads the Kitchen at Zionsville’s My Sugar Pie Bakery

    What began as a student externship at My Sugar Pie has grown into nearly a decade-long journey that now finds Noe Plata Alvarado leading the Zionsville bakery. Read the story of one of more than a dozen Ivy Tech Indianapolis baking and pastry students who have stepped into Kelly Maucere’s kitchen and turned hands-on learning into lasting careers.

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    My Sugar Pie Baker Finds the Right Recipe for Success – And it Began with Ivy Tech

    Christy Weaver’s recipe for success began at Ivy Tech Indianapolis, where hands-on learning and the right connections helped turn her passion for baking into a thriving career. Now the lead baker at My Sugar Pie, Weaver is part of a powerful cycle of mentorship that is opening doors for the next generation of Ivy Tech baking and pastry students.

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    What Donor Support Made Possible for an Ivy Tech Psychology Alum

    What began as a plan to earn an associate degree became a launchpad for leadership, scholarships and service. Today, Ivy Tech Indianapolis alumna Shamari Garrett is building a career in psychology and community advocacy — and encouraging others to simply ask for help.

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    Nearly 300 Students Connect with 30 Employers at Part-Time Job & Internship Fair

    Resumes were exchanged, and interviews were scheduled at the Ivy Tech Indianapolis Part-Time Job & Internship Fair. Discover how this high-energy event is helping students gain experience, build professional confidence, and step directly into Central Indiana’s growing workforce.

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    Ivy Tech Indianapolis and IndyGo Launch Design-A-Bus Student Art Contest to Celebrate Creativity, Education, and Movement

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