Career Link Hosts Fall Part-Time Job & Internship Fair
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.
Fine Arts Alum Shaunt'e Lewis Brings the Future of College to Life on IndyGo Bus
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.
Three New Exhibits on Display at Ivy Indy Art Gallery this Fall
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.
How Ivy Tech Helped IT Alum Launch Career Supporting Meta’s Data Centers
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.
How to start a student organization at Ivy Tech Indy
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!
Writing in Harmony: Ivy Tech retreat marks 12th trip
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.
Meet Elizabeth Kim – Ivy Tech State Board of Trustees Student Representative
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.
Ivy Tech Indy Library concludes first-ever summer reading program
The Indianapolis Library & Tutoring Service celebrated the conclusion of the campus’ first summer reading challenge with a Welcome Week Reading Jubilee.
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.
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.
Fall Convocation Brings Ivy Tech Indianapolis Employees Together for 2026-27 Academic Year
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indianapolis IvyCares to Conclude Technology Loaner Program, Shares Resources to Support Students
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.
From Behind the Scenes to the Front of the Classroom: Joe Morris Finds His Calling as an Adjunct Instructor
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.
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.
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.
Ivy Tech Student Runs in Relay for America to Honor America’s 250th
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.
Bowen Family Pledges $1M to Ivy Tech, Funding Scholar Suite & Campus Renovations
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.
From ‘Can I Do This?’ to VP: How Ivy Tech Helped an Executive Leader Discover Her Potential
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.
Indy Employers Help Rewrite Curriculum for Advanced Manufacturing Training at Ivy Tech
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.
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.
The Most Creative Grad Caps at Ivy Tech Indy’s 2026 Commencement
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?
Ivy Tech Indianapolis Awards More Than 4,800 Degrees and Credentials During 2025/26 Academic Year
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.
I’m a Non-Traditional Student Redefining ‘Traditional’ | Student Voices
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.
Ivy Tech, H&R Block create tax preparer internship pathway for accounting students
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.
A Conversation with Rose Wilson, Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ 2026 Grand Marshal & Mace Bearer
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.
New Campus Art Gallery Opens with 12th Annual Student Juried Exhibition
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.
Ivy Indy Community Comes Together for Spring Garden Service Project
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.
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.
IvyCares Launches Spring Cleaning Drive for Students in Need
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.
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.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Ivy Tech Indianapolis and IndyGo Launch Design-A-Bus Student Art Contest
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).
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.
Ivy Tech Alum Turns HVAC Degree Into a Career at Siemens
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.
Ivy Tech Indianapolis to Welcome IFD Chief Ernest Malone as 2026 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient
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.
The Power of a Pivot: How an Ivy Tech Welding Alumna Built Her Career
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.
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.
Ivy Tech Indianapolis Celebrates Employees with Third Annual Appreciation Luncheon
Ivy Tech Indianapolis celebrated its employees the day before Valentine’s Day, honoring milestones, retirees, and the progress made on Ivy Tech Indy: Reimagined for the Future.
Ivy Tech Indianapolis Launches Construction Skills Training Program in Partnership with Lennar Foundation
Ivy Indy’s new Construction Skills Training Program allows students to gain foundational construction skills, industry-recognized credentials, and hands-on experience in just one semester – helping meet the growing demand for construction professionals across the state.
The fifth edition of Ivy Indy Magazine marks a bold shift to an interactive, digital-first experience—spotlighting the people, programs, and partnerships shaping Ivy Tech Indianapolis. From The Toolbelt Generation to alumni impact and student transformation, this issue invites you to explore the people and ideas building what's next for not just our city, but the state.
New Program Pays High School Students for Work While Preparing for Advanced Manufacturing Careers
The Indiana Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education Central Indiana chapter has launched an advanced manufacturing apprenticeship at Ivy Tech Indianapolis and seeks its first cohort of students. Learn more and apply today.
Renovated Illinois Fall Creek Center Reopens on Ivy Tech Indianapolis Campus
After more than a year of renovation, the Illinois Fall Creek Center has reopened as a modern hub for nursing, health sciences, and student services—strengthening connections to downtown healthcare partners and workforce opportunities.
3M Inventor, Top Diplomat to Headline 2026 Global Leadership Series
Now in its fourth year, Ivy Tech Community College's 2026 Global Leadership Speaker Series features engineering innovator Hang Loi and international diplomacy expert Cemre Ulker. These free, virtual events provide the college community with direct access to global innovators, whose work spans industry, global collaboration, and leadership development.
Share Your Profession, Shape a Future: Become an Ivy Tech Adjunct
We’re excited to see increased interest in many of our Indianapolis programs! With that increase comes the need for more adjunct faculty. Interested or know someone who may be? Learn more here!
Ivy Tech Indianapolis Celebrates Fall 2025 Nursing Graduates at Pinning Ceremony
“We are not just nurses – we are Ivy Tech nurses.” In the third and final nurse pinning ceremony of the calendar year, 109 graduates were formally welcomed into the profession during a celebration of resilience, compassion, and community.
Ivy Tech Indy Fine Arts Program Strengthens Citywide Presence With Multiple Exhibitions
During the temporary closure of its on-campus gallery, the Ivy Tech Indianapolis Fine Arts program cultivated new partnerships with professional galleries in the state capital—a strategic move that has significantly increased student visibility, professional development, and art sales.
Indy Circle of Ivy Announces 2025 Funded Projects, Celebrates a Decade of Impact at Morning of Gratitude & Growth
Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ Circle of Ivy celebrated a decade of collective giving at its Morning of Gratitude & Growth event, announcing $32,000 in funding for ten new campus initiatives. From wellness kits and lab supplies to a writing retreat and an urban garden, the 2025 projects will directly support student health, learning, and community engagement across not just the campus, but the College.
PHOTOS: Hundreds Gather at Conference Center and Culinary Institute to Prepare Free Thanksgiving Meals
Nearly 1,700 volunteers gathered at Ivy Tech Indianapolis on Thanksgiving to help prepare and distribute 10,000 meals for Hoosiers in need of a warm meal. Relive the impactful day in photos.
Whitestown Resident Embraces Future as Lilly Scholar at Ivy Tech
Avrie Landaw has wanted to be a scientist for as long as she can remember. Now, with the help of the Lilly Scholar at Ivy Tech scholarship, she's turning that dream into reality. "Thank you for making a little girl’s dream of being a scientist come true."
Alhuda Islamic Center Continues 14-Year Tradition of Supporting Ivy Tech Indy Students
For the 14th year in a row, the Alhuda Islamic Center in Fishers made a meaningful impact on Ivy Tech Indianapolis students by donating 30 full Thanksgiving baskets to IvyCares.
Ivy Tech Fosters Global Connections at IVEC Conference in Greece
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.
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.
How you can help Ivy Tech students in need in 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.
IvyCares Food Pantry Receives Support in Food-Only Gift Cards from Meijer Simply Give Program
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.