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  • | 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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Bloomington

    Registration now open for free early childhood educators conference at Ivy Tech Bloomington

    The full-day event featuring keynote speaker Heather Bernt-Santy of “That Early Childhood Nerd” podcast is open to early educators in Ivy Tech Bloomington’s eight-county service area

  • | Kokomo

    Governor Mike Braun Visits Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus

    The Kokomo campus tour focused on workforce education and skills training.

  • | Bloomington

    Middle school students invited to Visit Day at Ivy Tech Bloomington

    Students and families can plan for college early and see how starting at Ivy Tech is the first step to what comes next

  • | Evansville

    Priority Enrollment Days Planned at Ivy Tech Evansville

    Events are on Tuesdays, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Come by the Enrollment Center to get started!

  • | Bloomington

    Ivy Tech Bloomington wins two Indiana CTE Awards for Excellence

    The Indiana Commission for Higher Education recognized a student and the campus for outstanding achievements in culinary arts and nursing

  • | Bloomington

    Debra Vance awarded honorary degree at Ivy Tech Commencement

    Vance retired from the Bloomington campus in 2025 after her decades-long tenure serving Ivy Tech students and the community

  • | Muncie

    Ivy Tech Muncie Achieves Historic Growth and Strong Outcomes

    As Indiana’s Workforce Engine, Ivy Tech Muncie delivers record results for the Delaware, Henry, and Jay communities.

  • | Terre Haute

    Ivy Tech Launches Recovery Scholarship for Putnam County Students

    Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute will provide new educational opportunities for Putnam County residents impacted by substance use disorder through the newly established Putnam County Recovery Scholarship funded by the Putnam County Community Foundation.

  • | Indianapolis

    Relive the Magic of Commencement: Ivy Tech Indy 2026 Commencement Recap

    Scroll to take in all the best sights, sounds, and stories of commencement season for the 2025-26 academic year.

  • | 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.

  • | Fort Wayne

    Ivy Tech Fort Wayne breaks ground on new nursing and health sciences building

    State-of-the-art facility will enhance campus programs, student experience

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Indianapolis Welcomes Future Students at Signing Day Celebration

    High school seniors preparing to attend Ivy Tech Indy connected with student support teams and explored the reimagined campus experience.

  • | Indianapolis

    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?

  • | Fort Wayne

    Ivy Tech Fort Wayne & Kosciusko County celebrates 56th annual commencement ceremony

    Campuses confer more than 3,100 degrees at 2026 ceremony

  • | 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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    An Alumni Welcome Letter to Ivy Tech Indianapolis Class of 2026

    An open letter to new graduates from the Alumni Council, welcoming you to the alumni family!

  • | Indianapolis

    Local Supporters Come Together for Ivy Tech Indianapolis Campus with 24 hours of Giving

    The Indianapolis campus received 178 gifts totaling $45,106 for the Ivy Tech Day 2026, the College’s annual Day of Giving.

  • | Indianapolis

    Meet Our Interim Chancellor: Dr. Chad Bolser

    Nine Questions for the Ivy Tech Indianapolis Interim Chancellor

  • | 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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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 Tech to receive $3.4 million donation to support nursing students

    Ivy Tech to receive $3.4 million donation to support nursing students The Brickley Farm Foundation gift is the largest in the history of the Marion campus.

  • Governor Mike Braun visits Ivy Tech campus

    The Indianapolis campus tour focused on workforce education and skills training

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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).

  • U.S. Department of Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent Visits Ivy Tech

    Federal leader emphasized importance of workforce education during campus tour.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

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

  • | Indianapolis

    We Met at Ivy Indy: Lifelong Bonds that Began on Campus

    This Valentine’s Day, meet the Ivy Tech couples and companions who found each other on the Indianapolis campus.

  • | Indianapolis

    Read the 2026 Issue: Ivy Indy Magazine

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

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

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    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!

Campus News | All Locations | 2025

  • | Indianapolis

    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.

  • | 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

    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.

  • | 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

    Lafayette Campus Faculty, Instructor Honored With Annual President’s Award

    The award recognizes excellence in education for faculty, adjunct faculty, and dual credit instructors at each campus.

  • | 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

    Ivy Tech Indy Alum Shalise Truxler Shapes Law, Empowers Foster Youth

    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

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    Sports make a comeback at Ivy Tech 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.”

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Culinary Instructor Daniel McDonald Wins Big at World Food Championships

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    Celebrating Pioneers: Ivy Tech Indy Honors First-Generation Students During First Gen Week

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    Student Life & IvyCares Host Successful Basic Needs Resource Fair

    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

    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.

  • | 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 Foundation Honors Distinguished Alumni and Benefactors

    Indianapolis Campus recognizes Carla Baker and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Indiana for their commitment to Ivy Tech.

  • | Lafayette

    Ivy Tech Lafayette Welcomes More Than 230 High School Students for Annual Criminal Justice Day on Campus

    This year’s turnout highlighted both the strong interest from students and the importance of giving them hands-on exposure to career opportunities in law enforcement, corrections, legal services, and more.

  • | Gary

    John Gipson, PhD, Named Ivy Tech Lake County Chancellor

    GARY, Ind.

  • | Indianapolis

    Indianapolis Fire Department Donates Fire Engines and Training Equipment to Ivy Tech Indianapolis

    The generous gift will enhance hands-on learning for students in the Homeland Security and Public Safety program.

  • | Indianapolis

    Celebrating Our August Nursing Graduates

    Ivy Tech Indianapolis has three nurse pinning ceremonies a year, with the August event honoring the dedication and resilience of our newest graduating class. Join us in celebrating their outstanding achievement by exploring the photo gallery from this memorable ceremony.

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Indy Kicks Off 2025-26 Academic Year with Fall Convocation, Names First Don Weathersbe Award Winner

    Faculty and staff gathered for a day of professional development, reflection, and celebration—including honoring Kate McGormley as the inaugural recipient of the Don Weathersbe Award.

  • | Indianapolis

    Stargazer to Changemaker: Engineering Student Natalia Avella founds Ivy Tech Indy’s First Robotics Club

    From stargazing in her small Colombian hometown to founding Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ first Robotics Club, engineering student Natalia Avella is turning her childhood dream of becoming an aerospace engineer into reality. Guided by mentors and fueled by community, Avella has built pathways for others while balancing leadership, academics, and bold ambitions for the future.

  • | Indianapolis

    Online Student Organization Fosters Community for Remote Learners

    Online students often miss out on the social and engagement opportunities of traditional campus life. Recognizing this gap, Ivy Tech Indianapolis student Matthew Lum founded an online student organization to foster community among remote learners. Open to all Ivy Tech students, the organization prioritizes peer support, accountability, and mental well-being.

  • | Indianapolis

    ARTFORCE 2025 Wraps Up with Pop-Up Shop, Exhibit at The AMP at 16 Tech

    Ivy Tech Indianapolis recently concluded another successful summer of ARTFORCE, its three-week visual arts program for high school students, in partnership with Arts for Learning Indiana. Co-taught by Ivy Tech instructor Colton Pedro and teaching artist Ash Robinson, the ARTFORCE 2025 program blended college-level art instruction with real-world creative entrepreneurship.

  • U.S. Army launches nation’s first Enlisted Training Corps Demonstration Program at Ivy Tech Community College

    New program introduces community, technical college students to career opportunities in military, public service

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Indianapolis Launches 2025 Summer Healthcare Academy

    High School Students Join Immersive, Career-Building Experience

  • | 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

    How getting involved on campus improved my academic and professional life at Ivy Tech

    In this Student Voices, Ivy Tech Indianapolis student Yamilet Aca-Cuachitl shares how stepping out of their comfort zone transformed their college experience—and their future. It wasn’t just classes that shaped their journey; it was saying yes to campus involvement. In their own words, learn how Yamilet went from being hesitant about college to unlocking their confidence.

  • | Indianapolis

    Ms. Barbara Hall Retires as one of Ivy Tech Indy’s Welcoming Faces

    For the last seven years, Barbara Hall's warm greetings welcomed students, faculty, staff, and visitors each morning at Ivy Tech Indianapolis' North Meridian Center. Now, the campus prepares to bid farewell as she begins her retirement.

  • Heather Hart, Interim Chancellor at Ivy Tech Community College Lake County Campus, Receives CUPA-HR’s National Distinguished Service Award

  • | Indianapolis

    PHOTOS: Tie Dye Spirit Day Kicks Off Summer Classes at Ivy Indy

    Ivy Tech Indianapolis' Office of Student Life hosted a Tie Dye Spirit Day to celebrate the first week of summer classes.

  • | Indianapolis

    Some of the Best Grad Caps at Ivy Tech Indy Commencement

    Featuring inspirational quotes, clever puns, and artistic designs, these caps reflect the unique stories and hard work of our Ivy Indy graduates.

  • | Indianapolis

    Meet Your Dean: Dr. Diana Shenefield

    As Ivy Tech Indianapolis welcomes its new dean, we spoke with Dr. Diana Shenefield about her vision for the School of Nursing, her commitment to teaching and training future health care professionals, and key initiatives she plans to implement.

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Indianapolis Awards More Than 4,400 Degrees and Credentials During 2024/25 Academic Year

    Nearly 950 graduates participated in May 1 Commencement Ceremony at Corteva Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds

  • | Indianapolis

    2025 Student Commencement Speaker Spotlight: Luke Miller

    Meet Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ 2025 Student Commencement Speaker Luke Miller, an early childhood education graduate.

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