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The Ivy Tech Indianapolis Fall Part-Time Job & Internship Fair provides an opportunity for students and alumni to connect with dozens of employers hiring in central Indiana, plus a free headshot.
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As an Ivy Tech Indianapolis alum and nationally recognized artist, Shaunt'e Lewis knows firsthand how education can shape a future. Now, the bold, vibrant artwork she created for Ivy Tech's wrapped IndyGo Red Line bus is carrying that message across the city, celebrating the careers, opportunities, and possibilities that begin at Ivy Tech. Inspired by the College's vision for the future, Lewis' design transforms public transit into a moving canvas of accessibility, attainment, and community pride.
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Visitors to the Ivy Tech Indianapolis art gallery this fall can explore exhibitions featuring alumni artists, a large-scale student-created mural, and faculty work.
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As Ivy Tech celebrates School of Information Technology Month, alumnus Christopher Allen Whitney's story reminds us of the impact higher education, persistence, and support systems can have on a student's future. From balancing work and accelerated coursework to launching a career in one of the world's fastest-growing industries, his journey reflects the opportunities that begin with an Ivy Tech education.
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Two longtime Ivy Tech supporters recognized for their professional achievements, service and lasting impact on students and the College
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One moment on the dance floor inspired one Ivy Tech student to create a Performing Arts Club at Ivy Tech Indianapolis. Follow her journey from conception to organization – and learn how you can launch a student group of your own!
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For more than a decade, Ivy Tech Indianapolis students have traveled to New Harmony to step away from everyday life and discover the power of their own voices.
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The Indianapolis biology student and Student Government Association president is bringing her powerful, people-centered leadership to Ivy Tech’s State Board of Trustees. “A lot of people can be a leader. Not a lot of people can raise a community.” Learn who inspires her, why she chose Ivy Tech to help launch a new career path, and how she plans to elevate student voices statewide.
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The Indianapolis Library & Tutoring Service celebrated the conclusion of the campus’ first summer reading challenge with a Welcome Week Reading Jubilee.
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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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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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Faculty and staff welcomed interim chancellor Steph Amos, celebrated the 2026 Don Weathersbe Award winner, Rachel Barrett Knight, learned about campus developments, and crowned a campus rock-paper-scissors champion.
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Student Culinary Experience will connect local students with professional chefs, culinary careers and hands-on industry experiences Oct. 15–16
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Kicking off the academic year, we’re giving the mic to Sara Shlaer, dean of the Ivy Tech Indianapolis School of Arts, Sciences & Education and political science professor. She explains why critical thinking, communication, curiosity, and ethical reasoning remain essential in college, the workplace, and everyday life.
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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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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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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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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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Dr. Chad Bolser returns to Richmond; Steph Amos named Interim Indianapolis Chancellor as college initiates national search.
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Ivy Tech Indianapolis holds three nurse pinning ceremonies a year, with the August event being the second in a calendar year, honoring the dedication and resilience of our newest graduating class. This traditional rite of passage, featuring the presentation of the nursing pin and the recitation of the Florence Nightingale Pledge, marks their official transition into the nursing profession.
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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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From high school English classrooms to college student success courses, Cheryl Piotrowski has never stopped answering the call to teach.
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The IvyCares Technology Loaner Program will conclude in August, following the Summer 2026 term. Faculty and staff are encouraged to help students prepare for the transition by reinforcing the importance of owning a personal laptop and sharing available community resources.
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After nearly two decades with Ivy Tech Community College—as both an employee and award-winning adjunct instructor—Joe Morris continues to teach not because he has to, but because he discovered a passion for helping students realize their own potential.
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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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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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An Ivy Tech summer student was one of 250 runners taking part in the America 250 Relay, carrying the American flag from coast to coast in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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A $1 million pledge from the Bowen family will create a dedicated home for the Bowen Scholars Program at Ivy Tech Indianapolis while supporting the campus' ongoing Ivy Tech Indy: Reimagined for the Future renovations. The gift expands resources for first-generation and high-achieving students, reinforcing the Bowens' long-standing commitment to student success and ensuring future scholars have the space and support to thrive.
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When Tracey Wozniak enrolled at Ivy Tech Indianapolis, she wasn't sure she could finish an associate degree. A decade later, the 2015 alum serves as a vice president for a global medical device manufacturer, helping others discover their potential, too.
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Ivy Tech Community College partnered with the Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness and Conexus Indiana to bring together a dozen Indianapolis-area manufacturers to shape the College's new Manufacturing Principles course series.
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Academy of Chaos partnership brings homeschool families together for expert-led sessions, resources, and community support
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Scroll to take in all the best sights, sounds, and stories of commencement season for the 2025-26 academic year.
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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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High school seniors preparing to attend Ivy Tech Indy connected with student support teams and explored the reimagined campus experience.
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He juggled classes, a pet store job, and an internship — and walked away with a full-time career before receiving his diploma.
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Featuring inspirational quotes, clever puns, and artistic designs, these caps reflect the unique stories and hard work of our Ivy Indy graduates. Which is your favorite?
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“Don’t let your age stop you,” Luna Wick, a 2026 nursing grad, said. “You’re never too old to learn.”
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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 Community College Indianapolis celebrated the achievements of approximately 950 graduates during its 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, April 30, at the Corteva Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
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Meet Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ 2026 Student Commencement Speaker Amira Ali, a 19-year-old general studies graduate, in this 10-question Q&A.
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An open letter to new graduates from the Alumni Council, welcoming you to the alumni family!
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Meet the Ivy Tech Indianapolis team who work tirelessly for months so graduates can shine.
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The Indianapolis campus received 178 gifts totaling $45,106 for the Ivy Tech Day 2026, the College’s annual Day of Giving.
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This essay follows Grant Stickler, a non-traditional student studying engineering who stepped away from college and returned on his own terms. At Ivy Tech, he found both academic support and a strong sense of community. His story emphasizes that success is not defined by a traditional or linear path.
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Nine Questions for the Ivy Tech Indianapolis Interim Chancellor
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A partnership between Ivy Tech Indianapolis and H&R Block provided accounting students with real-world experience preparing taxes during the busiest time of the tax season.
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An evening celebrating bourbon, cuisine, and community, on Thursday, May 7, at Courses Restaurant on the Ivy Tech Indianapolis campus.
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Hands-on camps give students an inside look at biotechnology, engineering, robotics, and other STEM careers
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New report shows the immense impact of the college’s students, alumni and operations.
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Meet Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ 2026 Commencement Grand Marshal and Mace Bearer Rose Wilson, Early Childhood Education Program Chair and Associate Professor, in this Q&A.
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The Ivy Indy Art Gallery reopened in a new location on March 19 with the 12th Annual Student Juried Exhibition, showcasing artwork from Ivy Tech Indianapolis and Indiana University Indianapolis students.
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On the first day of spring, students, staff, and faculty came together for the Soil, Sweat, & Suds Community Garden Service Project to help prepare the garden for the upcoming growing season.
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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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As spring cleaning season nears, Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ IvyCares team has launched a Spring Cleaning Drive to help stock the pantry with essential cleaning supplies for students. Here’s a list of supplies IvyCares is collecting.
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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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UPDATE: To give Marion County teens more time to get creative, Ivy Tech Indianapolis and IndyGo are extending the submission deadline for the Design-A-Bus contest (March 27).
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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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After enrolling in the HVAC program, Steven Bagienski secured a competitive internship and full-time position with Siemens before even graduating. His journey highlights how Ivy Tech’s combined hands-on training, career coaching, and employer partnerships can turn a skilled trade credential into long-term career stability and upward mobility.
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Ivy Tech Indianapolis is proud to announce that Ernest Malone, Indianapolis Fire Department Chief, will serve as its 2026 Commencement Speaker and receive an honorary degree from the College.
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Waitlisted from the four-year college she thought she would attend, Kaylee Harris found an unexpected calling in the welding lab at Ivy Tech Indianapolis. Now an Ivy Tech alumna and professional welder, she is building a career in a high-demand field while proving that women belong in the trades.