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Community Impact | All Locations | 2026

  • | Evansville

    Empowering Employment Trainings Planned

    Free skills training designed for underemployed individuals

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Evansville

    IvyGo Coming to Dubois County Locations

    Livewire in Jasper and the Huntingburg Public Library Set for Events

  • Ivy Tech Launches New Strategic Plan

    "The Future of College” will guide Ivy Tech through 2030.

  • | South Bend

    Horizon Education Alliance to Relocate Main Office to Ivy Tech Community College Elkhart County Campus

    Strategic move deepens partnership, expands community access to workforce development programs

  • | Indianapolis

    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

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Evansville

    Ivy Tech Evansville Offers Assistance to OCU Students and Employees

    A variety of options are available. Meetings with college staff can help determine best direction to head.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • Ivy Tech’s Bloomington, Indianapolis and Lafayette Campuses Named Co-Winner of Mira Award

    The award recognizes the partnership between Ivy Tech, Eli Lilly and Company and Purdue University.

  • Supporters make 24-hour commitment of $614,421 to Ivy Tech

    Thousands join fourth annual Ivy Tech Day, breaking record for one-day giving.

  • | Anderson

    Ivy Tech Anderson Contributes $41.9 Million to Regional Economy

    New report shows the vast impact of the college's students, alumni, and operations.

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Indianapolis contributes $637.6 million to regional economy

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

  • Ivy Tech contributes $4.8 billion to Indiana each year

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

  • | Lafayette

    Ivy Tech Launches Customized Achieve Your Degree Partnership with Regional Industry Leaders

    Collaboration aligns education and industry to strengthen Greater Lafayette’s advanced manufacturing talent pipeline

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • Kokomo-area partnership would support more families in need of services

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

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

  • IVY TECH PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTED IN NATIONAL STUDY FINDING STRONG POSITIVE EVIDENCE OF PROGRAM PARTICIPATION WITH STUDENT COMPLETION

Community Impact | All Locations | 2025

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Indianapolis Community Gifts Holiday Joy to 106 Student Families

    Nearly 80 sponsors provided gifts to children of Ivy Tech Indianapolis students in need, supporting 106 student families this holiday season.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    Mozel Sanders Foundation Partners with Ivy Tech Community College, Fishbeck, and Kroger to Serve 10,000 Thanksgiving Meals

    For the second year, Ivy Tech Indianapolis is proud to serve as the Title & Facility Sponsor for the Mozel Sanders Foundation’s Thanksgiving effort.

  • | Lafayette

    Ivy Tech Lafayette Expands Campus Pantry to Support Students and Employees Amid Rising Need

    Ivy Tech Lafayette enhances its Wolf Pack Pantry to meet growing food-need demands among students and employees.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • Serving with Purpose: How Ivy Tech Honors and Empowers Veterans

    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.

  • Ivy Tech Named One of the Nation’s Best by Leading Accreditation Board

    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.

  • The Aspen Institute Names Ivy Tech Community College as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize

    $1 Million Prize Honors Colleges Achieving Strong Student Results, Both in College and After Graduation

  • | Lafayette

    Ivy Tech Partnership Helps Saab Employees Advance Career Pathways

    STEP Tuition Assistance Program Strengthens Local Workforce and Economic Mobility

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Partners with Edna Martin Christian Center to Bring Early Childhood Education Classes to Martindale-Brightwood

    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.

  • | Lafayette

    Ivy Tech Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of Making an Impact

    Philanthropists supporting Ivy Tech Lafayette have opened new doors for students

  • Ivy Tech Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of Making an Impact

    More than 2,000 Circle of Ivy members have raised $1.4 million since 2015 to drive student success

  • | Lafayette

    Ivy Tech Lafayette Brings Education Leaders Together to Strengthen Student Pathways

    The 2025 Chancellor’s Breakfast united K-12 partners to advance college and career readiness across Greater Lafayette.

  • | Indianapolis

    From Service to Second Chances: How One Army Veteran Is Rebuilding His Life at Ivy Tech

    With the help of Ivy Tech and veteran services, Thaddaus Pitts is turning dreams into reality.

  • | Lafayette

    Ivy Tech Foundation Honors Distinguished Alumni and Benefactors

    Lafayette Campus recognizes Dr. Susan Foster and Ron & Cindy Rossiter for their commitment to Ivy Tech

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Indianapolis Hosts Successful 14th Annual Job and Resource Fair

    Ivy Tech Indianapolis, in partnership with Congressman André Carson, successfully hosted its 14th annual Indianapolis Job and Resource Fair, drawing 550+ job seekers and 80 leading employers, including Eli Lilly and Company, Eskenazi Health, FedEx, Indianapolis Public Schools, and the U.S. Postal Service. The event, praised by attendees as one of the best career fairs in the region, reinforced Ivy Tech’s commitment to workforce development and community connections.

  • | Lafayette

    Ivy Tech and NAMI West Central Indiana to Host Free Community Event on Suicide Prevention and Growth Beyond Grief

    Public invited to attend free event focused on community mental health and recovery after loss.

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Indianapolis and Meijer Partner Up to Fight Hunger

    Through September 27, Meijer shoppers can purchase $10 donation cards at the Meijer store located at 56th Street and Keystone Avenue that will directly benefit our IvyCares food pantry for students in need.

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech and The Patachou Foundation Launch Culinary Certification Pathway for High School Students

    Marion County high school students participating in The Patachou Foundation’s summer Food Fellowship program can now earn college credit through Ivy Tech Community College’s School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management.

  • All 19 Ivy Tech Community College Campuses Earn State Recognition for Military Student Support

  • Ivy Tech Freezes Tuition Through 2026–2027 Academic Year

  • | Indianapolis

    Indy Reads Hosts Annual Breakfast Fundraiser at Ivy Tech Indy

    The Indianapolis community gathered at the Conference Center and Culinary Institute on the Ivy Tech Indianapolis campus to celebrate literacy and student success at Indy Reads for its annual fundraising breakfast, “Unlocking Our Potential.”

  • | Indianapolis

    More Than a Meal: How 2025 Graduate Martin Turman Combines Business, Nutrition & Community Support

    With Ivy Tech as “the big brother he never had,” Martin Turman, a 2025 graduate, is turning his entrepreneurial vision into a reality—one meal, one connection, and one life at a time.

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Indianapolis raises over $50,000 on Third Annual Ivy Tech Day

    The Indianapolis campus received 255 gifts, equaling $50,231, for the 2025 Ivy Tech Day, the College’s annual Day of Giving.

  • | Indianapolis

    Student Voices: How the VR&E is Fueling My Success

    Ivy Tech Indianapolis student and intern Carrington Allen gets candid about her higher education journey. In this Student Voices, USAF veteran Allen speaks on her experience of not knowing what direction to go after separation and how the Chapter 31 program is assisting in her higher education goals and propelling her in the direction of success.

  • | Indianapolis

    One Day Can Change Everything: How Ivy Tech Day Propels Students Like Shamari Garrett Toward a Brighter Future

    For students like Shamari Garrett, a single day of generosity can unlock opportunities that transform lives, uplift communities, and strengthen Indiana’s economy. Garrett’s story is a testament to the power of education and the impact of Ivy Tech Day—a 24-hour giving event that fuels dreams and opens doors for students from all walks of life.

  • Ivy Tech to celebrate community impact on third annual day of giving April 8

    On Ivy Tech Day, Hoosiers will support more than 195,000 students and 19 Indiana campuses over 24 hours

  • | Indianapolis

    Bridging Home and College: The Ivy Tech Advantage for Homeschool Students

    Homeschoolers are flourishing at Ivy Tech. Dual enrollment and dual credit for homeschooled students surged at the Indianapolis campus by 329% over the last four years, and post-high school enrollment among homeschooled students also rose by a striking 384% during the same period.

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Indy Aims to Earn Collegiate Purple Star Designation

    The Indianapolis campus has formed a dedicated committee to lead these efforts, emphasizing a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for military-connected students.

  • | Indianapolis

    Scholarships vs. Financial Aid: What’s the Difference and How to Maximize Both at Ivy Tech

    Confused about the difference between scholarships and financial aid? You’re not alone! This quick guide breaks it down and shows you how to maximize both at Ivy Tech. Learn how to access free money for college, reduce student debt, and make the most of available resources to fund your education.

Community Impact | All Locations | 2024

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Partners with Adsposure and IndyGo to Strengthen Community Connections with New Bus Wrap Campaign

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Foundation Brings Holiday Cheer to Students Through IvyCares Donation

  • | Indianapolis

    Mozel Sanders Foundation prepares thousands of Thanksgiving meals in Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ Culinary Kitchen

    For 50 years, the Mozel Sanders Foundation has prepared thousands of free Thanksgiving meals for Indianapolis residents in need. This year, Ivy Tech Indianapolis welcomed the Foundation and dozens of volunteers to set up shop, prepare, and cook the thousands of meals that will be delivered directly to those in need of a warm meal on Thanksgiving.

  • | Indianapolis

    Al Huda Foundation Provides Thanksgiving Meals for Ivy Tech Students in Need

    Twenty-five Thanksgiving baskets, filled with essentials and more, provide comfort and joy to students in need this holiday season.

  • | Indianapolis

    IvyCares Intern Leads Successful ‘Thrifty Thursday’ Event to Empower Students

    “I’ve put my heart into this.” Sophia Hicks, a human services and social work student, is working to redefine the Ivy Tech Indy clothing closet through a re-branded event centered around thrifting.

  • Circle of Ivy raises more than $245,000 to support Ivy Tech students at 19 Indiana campuses

    Women’s Philanthropy Circle supporting the Ivy Tech Foundation works to diminish barriers to higher education for Hoosier students

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Provides Space for Greater Indy Habitat’s Women Build, Creating Homes for Two Families

    Two Indianapolis families purchased brand-new homes in August thanks to the Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build volunteers. Ivy Tech Indianapolis is proud to have once again provided the space for the panel builds, helping bring together women volunteers to construct the walls of the homes on the Lawrence site’s parking lot.

  • Ivy Tech Community College sets new record for the number of high school students completing a college credential

    Indiana leads the nation for the share of high schoolers earning college credits before graduation

  • Forbes names Ivy Tech Community College one of Indiana’s best employers

    Forbes has named Ivy Tech Community College among the best employers in Indiana for the third consecutive year.

  • | Lafayette

    Ivy Tech Community College and Purdue University Celebrate Second Cohort of Semiconductor High School READI Program

  • | Indianapolis

    Introducing the Ivy Indy Community Chronicle – Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ first community newsletter!

    Subscribe today to be part of the conversation!

  • Ivy Tech Community College’s Ivy+ IT Academy Wins 2024 TechPoint Mira Award for Community Impact

    Ivy Tech was recognized for the Ivy+ IT Academy, a program that fills a crucial gap in Indiana's rapidly expanding tech sector by providing accelerated IT training to Indiana residents.

  • More than $395,000 Committed Toward Ivy Tech Day

    Indiana’s community college surpasses 2023 results to support students and communities across Indiana

  • Ivy Tech Community College Selects eCampus.com as New Ivy+ Textbooks Equitable Access and Campus Retail Partner

    eCampus.com will serve as Ivy Tech Community College’s official course materials partner, facilitating the nation’s largest postsecondary equitable access program, as well as retail management and operation of campus stores.

  • | Indianapolis

    TikTok: As spring arrives, English 111 urban gardening class gets outside

    Spring is here! Professor Carrie Sample and her English 111 class made their way out to the Ivy Tech Indianapolis garden to clear debris and plant seeds -- check out the TikTok and photo gallery!

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Indy student Tyree Sisk helps bring man to safety after horrific fall into downtown Indianapolis street

    While on his way to class, HVAC student Tyree Sisk came to the aid of a stranger who took a devastating plunge on a downtown Indianapolis sidewalk. Indiana Fever President and COO Allison Barber, who not only witnessed but assisted on that fateful day, recognized and celebrated Sisk for his heroic action in a big way.

  • People Incarcerated in Indiana State Prisons Could Soon Access Federal Pell Grants for Education and Training Through Ivy Tech

    Indiana Department of Correction Approves Two Ivy Tech Certificate Programs for Prison Education Pell Grants

  • | Indianapolis

    ‘Bridging the Gap’ art exhibit & panel explores diverse international backgrounds at Ivy Tech Indianapolis

    Through art, conversation, and prose, the Gallery at the Learning Resource Center (LRC) is hosting an exhibition based on creative interpretations of “Bridging the Gap.”

  • | Indianapolis

    FROM CAFE OWNER TO CULINARY COMPETITOR

    Chef Brady Foster is a culinary talent to watch, and his star is on the rise!

  • | Indianapolis

    Changing lives one eight count at a time

    An alum’s mission to help children and adults with intellectual disabilities learn how to dance

  • | Indianapolis

    Nourishing Collaborative Creativity

    Stephanie Robertson, program chair of fine arts at Ivy Tech Indianapolis, has gladly orchestrated the campus’ involvement with the Spirit & Place Festival for nearly 15 years. Her creative leadership has led to stellar collaborations, both internal and external, elaborate community involvement, and award nominations.

  • | Columbus

    Ivy Tech Community College and Purdue University Announce New Collaboration to Grow Indiana’s Engineering Workforce

    Green2Gold initiative grants Ivy Tech students a pathway to Purdue’s nationally ranked engineering program

  • | Indianapolis

    3 Ivy Tech Indy Fine Arts alums, faculty member among 24 Hoosier Historia artists

    Three alums and a faculty member of the Ivy Tech Indianapolis Fine Arts Program are creating public art pieces in honor of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in downtown Indianapolis.

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