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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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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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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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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.
Despite its critical importance, early childhood education continues to face workforce challenges in Indiana and across the country, with the primary issue being the ability to recruit, retain, and compensate qualified teachers and caregivers.
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Eddie Burkel Will Represent Ivy Tech Students
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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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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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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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Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne & Kosciusko County is celebrating the graduation of 22 early childhood education leaders who completed Lead from the Inside Out, a 30-month early childhood leadership academy designed to strengthen leadership, sustainability, and quality across early learning centers in northeast Indiana.
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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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From the corner store to the HVAC company or hot brunch spot, Ivy Tech’s School of Entrepreneurship is helping Hoosiers achieve their dreams and creating small business owners across our state.
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Stephanie Martin has received the Award for Excellence for Outstanding Postsecondary Career Services Program
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Students take home over $3,000 in awards from sponsor, Banterra Bank
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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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“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 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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Meet the Ivy Tech Indianapolis team who work tirelessly for months so graduates can shine.
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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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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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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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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 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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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.
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This Valentine’s Day, meet the Ivy Tech couples and companions who found each other on the Indianapolis campus.
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Stevens won the campuswide registration contest encouraging students to enroll early in classes
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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."
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The award recognizes excellence in education for faculty, adjunct faculty, and dual credit instructors at each campus.
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Exploring the power of play: Ivy Tech Lafayette’s Early Childhood Education program chair introduces a new resource supporting development through free play.
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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.
Ivy Tech IT students demonstrate their knowledge, earn scholarships, and network with employers
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.
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Through funding from the Arconic Foundation, Ivy Tech students are helping area nonprofits safeguard data and improve cybersecurity practices while applying their classroom learning to real-world challenges.
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With the help of Ivy Tech and veteran services, Thaddaus Pitts is turning dreams into reality.
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"I cried at my cubicle ‘cause I was so excited,” said Carrie Kruse after learning she’d been named a Lilly Scholar. Now nearing graduation with a biotechnology degree and biopharmaceutical manufacturing certificate from Ivy Tech Indianapolis, Kruse is building a future in Boone County’s growing biotech sector—thanks to Eli Lilly and Company’s nearly $14 billion investment in Lebanon and a life-changing scholarship opening doors for Indiana’s next generation of talent.
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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.
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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.
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The 2025-26 vice president of the Ivy Tech Indianapolis Student Government Association, is an international student from Nigeria pursuing a biology degree on the pre-med track. Elected to amplify student voices, she aims to enhance campus engagement, advocate for mental health resources, and foster inclusivity—particularly for introverted students.
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Magnim Apou Alemo’s journey as a Lilly Scholar at Ivy Tech showcases how full tuition, mentorship, and hands-on opportunities in biotechnology can open career paths worldwide. Watch her story and learn how to apply for this life-changing scholarship program.
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Ivy Tech Indianapolis has appointed Chef Jenni Schouppe as the new program chair for its School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, effective August 18. Chef Schouppe, who previously served as assistant department chair and assistant professor of baking and pastry, succeeds Chef Jeff Bricker, who retired this summer.
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Tasha Cohee, an Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Nurse, was surprised by her supervisor with the news that she was nominated for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses by her former students – in front of her current students. “It’s an incredible honor.”
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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.
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Ivy Tech biotechnology student Hamsou Iro shares how the Lilly Scholars at Ivy Tech scholarships transformed her educational journey, covering tuition and opening doors to pharmaceutical career opportunities. Watch her inspiring story to learn how Ivy Tech’s affordable programs and hands-on learning can help you achieve your STEM goals.
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When Ivy Tech Indianapolis student Aryaija Dodson needed a job, she turned to the College’s Ivy+ Career Link—and it changed her career trajectory. With the help of a Talent Connection Manager, Dodson secured a role at OmniSite, which then led to an unexpected opportunity to mentor young students in robotics.
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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.
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Khan, a first-generation college graduate, built a strong academic foundation, gained leadership skills, and earned multiple honors and scholarships along the way
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Khan is the only student from Indiana to receive the $55,000 per year award from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
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Visual communications student, Liam Hargreaves, is a graphic design intern at Indianapolis Public Library who is working hard to merge his passions into a career. He shares how he is able to juggle his life as an Ivy Tech student, intern, and multidisciplinary visual artist.
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Ivy Tech diesel instructor Chris Cox is heading back to South Sudan, using his skills to train locals to build life-changing, basic utility vehicles from the ground up. From dirt tracks in Texas to classrooms in Africa, discover how Cox blends global service, education, and engineering to drive real-world impact.
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Cooper, Radiation Therapy graduate, found her success by choosing Ivy Tech
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In the third installment of Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ Student Voices series, Jayla Hodge reflects on her journey from self-doubt to rediscovering her passion for art and design through Ivy Tech’s Visual Communications program. Her story underscores how embracing failure and academic redirection can lead to unexpected opportunities, career clarity, and renewed purpose in pursuing creative ambitions.
Pollio will lead Indiana’s largest postsecondary institution and workforce engine starting July 1
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Meet Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ 2025 Student Commencement Speaker Luke Miller, an early childhood education graduate.
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Ivy Tech Building Construction Management (BCOM) student and veteran Dawson Leyes is an intern with Pepper Construction on the Indy Reimagined project, merging classroom skills and field experience to shape a campus that empowers future generations.
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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.
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After applying to Salesforce 33 times, Robert Gooding found his big break through Ivy Tech’s flexible, supportive environment and the transformative Pathfinder program. Now a senior success guide at Salesforce, the 2025 graduate proves it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
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After more than two decades of dedication to nursing education, Dr. Myra Hart reflects on her journey from Ivy Tech student to dean, the lives she’s impacted, the students who have left a lasting impression on her, and the legacy she leaves behind as she retires.
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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.
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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.
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Tichina Clark Gamble, a 37-year-old hospitality administration and dietary management student at Ivy Tech Indianapolis, has overcome incarceration and life’s challenges to pursue her passion for culinary arts. Through resilience, faith, and Ivy Tech’s support, she’s building a brighter future while inspiring others to never give up.
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In the first Student Voices article, Angelica Avila shares her journey of returning to school at 24, overcoming self-doubt, and finding her path at Ivy Tech. Her story is a testament to resilience, growth, and the power of believing it’s never too late to start.
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With a working prototype, FAA approval, and funding on the horizon, Barrett Stubbs and his team are ready to take flight. Their innovative approach to drone delivery could transform healthcare accessibility, proving that with resilience, reinvention, and the right team, anything is possible.
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From Ivy Tech to Syracuse: Jennifer 'Kelz' Kelly Takes Her Entrepreneurial Journey to the Next Level with Prestigious Veteran Program
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To truly guide her students, Ivy Tech advisor Juanita Granger became one of them—tackling IT courses, project deadlines, a full-time job, and the challenge of balancing it all.
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Carrie Abbott, Founder of Newfangled Confections, Creator of Frittle, and Ivy Tech’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni, Transforms Passion into a National Brand, Inspiring Future Entrepreneurs and Advocating for Small Businesses, Women, and Minority Voices.
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From Ivy Tech to Portland Fashion Institute, Faith Evans is turning her passion for inclusive fashion into a thriving career.
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Devon Alderman’s journey at Ivy Tech Indianapolis demonstrates how personalized support systems like TRIO and Disability Support Services empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence, and succeed academically and personally.
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“I was fearful of returning to college, but every day, I’m reassured I made the right decision.”
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Trinita Martin is inspired by a simple yet profound realization: it’s time to prioritize her own dreams. She’s enrolled at Ivy Tech Indianapolis to get the education she’s always dreamed of, which will help her create the life of her dreams of elevating from CNA to CEO.
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“This degree isn’t just a piece of paper—it’s a symbol of everything I’ve worked for and everything I’m determined to achieve.” For 35-year-old Shawna Martindale, enrolling at Ivy Tech Indianapolis provides her a path forward.
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Balancing work, family, and education, a 34-year-old business administration student at Ivy Tech Indianapolis proves it's never too late to achieve your dreams. Overcoming past struggles, he shares his journey of resilience, embracing flexible learning and aiming to one day lead a treatment center while inspiring other adult learners.
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Adult Learner Spotlight: Champaigne Patterson
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Carmel High School students Julia Hohne and Maddie Arroyo triumphed at the 2024 World Food Championships Junior Competition, hosted at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College, their victory highlights the impact of Ivy Tech’s dual credit culinary program.
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For Marlena Jackson, returning to school as an adult learner wasn’t part of her initial plan. However, her journey through Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ Industrial Technology program as a Lilly Scholar has not only reshaped her career path but also highlighted her resilience and dedication. “This scholarship changed everything. It’s an honor.”
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The Ivy Tech Indianapolis maintenance team completed a major in-house LED lighting conversion, achieving a 16% reduction in utility costs in FY24. Their work extends to elevator replacements, office build-outs, and classroom renovations. They prioritize long-term solutions and proactive maintenance, ensuring smooth campus operations. The team also completed specialized training in fire alarm and sprinkler systems, significantly enhancing energy efficiency and campus safety.
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High school junior earning college credits through first aid training at Ivy Tech applies skills hours after class to save infant
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This article spotlights Melinda Lawrie, a dedicated English teacher at Brownsburg High School who partners with Ivy Tech Community College to teach dual credit courses. Melinda discusses her experience of preparing high school students for college-level work, highlighting the benefits of the dual credit program for student success in this Q+A.
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After completing her senior year at Greenwood High School, Unger chose not to attend college, overwhelmed by personal struggles, including feeling like college had no meaning for her. Now, the talented photographer is carving out her future at Ivy Tech Indianapolis, pursuing a degree in visual communications. "Right now, Ivy Tech is just what I need" she said. "It’s taking me places."
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Essence Greene's journey to becoming a nurse is a powerful story of resilience and determination. From her early days as a young mother working as a nurse's aide to her acceptance into Ivy Tech Indianapolis' Nursing TSAP program. Despite challenges, she remained focused, driven by the desire to create a better future for herself and her family. Now, as she prepares to start the next chapter of her education, she reflects on her experiences and looks forward to a career filled with possibilities.
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Meet Adeife Ajayi – Eager to Learn and Ready to Connect at Ivy Tech Indianapolis
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At Ivy Tech Indianapolis, summer classes offer a unique and enriching educational experience for students like Knyla Coiley, Chris Pinnell, and Aleysha McCloud. These dedicated individuals highlight the advantages of smaller class sizes, focused learning environments, and the ability to stay on track with their academic goals.
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Knyla Coiley, 19, is leveraging Ivy Tech's summer classes for timely graduation. Balancing online and in-person courses, she is earning valuable certificates while enjoying smaller classes and supportive professors. Planning to transfer to Indiana University Indianapolis, Coiley appreciates Ivy Tech's flexibility and resources like IvyCares.
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A 27-year-old automotive maintenance major is leveraging summer classes to gain essential hands-on experience and technical knowledge. His journey from the UK highlights how Ivy Tech Indy’s supportive environment and focused summer courses are propelling his career in the automotive industry, preparing him for future success.
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Balancing fast-paced learning and personal ambitions, this fine arts major finds inspiration and growth through summer courses.
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Meet our new director of community engagement, who you will be seeing in Hendrick's and Boone Counties.
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In her mid-30s, Alisyn Caudle made a courageous career shift from the world of baking to the male-dominated field of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).
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How Ivy Tech Indy’s hands-on mortuary science program helped one graduate find her calling in funeral services. "It's not just meeting with families; it's taking care of the deceased."
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A Story of Resilience and Triumph at Ivy Tech
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A Trailblazer in Ivy Tech’s Dual Credit Program
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On what should have been his 48th birthday, Miguel DeWayne Harris was scheduled to receive his diploma with the Class of 2024. Following his passing, his mother, Louise M. Harris, walked across the stage to accept the diploma to honor her son's memory.
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Ivy Tech Indianapolis culinary alum Cole Padgett showed off his expertise for the third consecutive year at Rev.
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The Alpha Association of Indiana Phi Beta Kappa awarded 2024 psychology graduate Camille Zoe with its 2024 Community Scholar Award.
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Each year, Conexus Indiana honors 30 emerging leaders in the advanced manufacturing and logistics industry under the age of 30.
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Eric Karnehm's journey from a debilitating accident to the forefront of innovation embodies the spirit of resilience and creativity. This profile explores how Karnehm, an Ivy Tech Indianapolis student and founder of Grappling Ghosts LLC, transformed personal adversity into an opportunity to innovate, culminating in his second-place finish at the Ivy Pitch Competition.
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Meet Shawn Haymaker, a private art therapist with creative strategies to help describe difficult emotions or stressful life events.
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Meet Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ 2024 Commencement speaker Parisa Ghafoor, a soon-to-be psychology graduate, in this Q&A.
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The 2024 Ivy Pitch Competition winner is entrepreneurship program student Jennifer Kelly, owner of Image by Kelz and Elevated Image Suites.
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Three Ivy Tech Indianapolis graduates speak about the smooth transition to IU Indianapolis as part of the Passport Program. Plus, they share what made them choose this route and why they recommend it to others.
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From a contract position in the NCAA's Eligibility Center to his current role as the Assistant Coordinator of Enforcement, Ivy Tech Indy graduate Kristofer Ehman’s journey underscores the value of hard work and seizing opportunities.
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“[Ivy Tech] helped me understand that I was capable of excelling in chemistry, biology, and being in STEM; that somebody like me could be in that field.”
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IBJ’s Forty Under 40 award annually recognizes 40 business and professional leaders in central Indiana who have achieved a level of success that is rare at a young age.
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APPA’s CEFP Recognizes Leaders in Educational Facilities
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The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver, and 50 Bronze Scholars with nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholar also receives a commemorative medallion.
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Breaking Barriers in Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics
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General studies alum Jennifer Nessle graduated from Ivy Tech Indianapolis with an associate degree in general studies in December 2017.
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Ahmadzia Momand, a dedicated Ivy Tech Indianapolis student, has taken on significant responsibilities as a member of the State Board of Trustees at Ivy Tech Community College and as a part of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education Student Nominating Committee.
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"The lab environments at Ivy Tech Indianapolis were fantastic." Immersing himself in the world of biotechnology with a focus on biopharmaceutical manufacturing, Theron Walsh found himself in his element.
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Medical assisting student Amanda Fulcher looks forward to representing Ivy Tech Community College, being a chronic illness advocate, and all of the local outreach and engagement that comes with being a 500 Festival Princess.
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Biotechnology major and Lilly Scholar Corissa McClammer on finding the right degree, pace, and place for her higher education journey.
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Sarah Graham was a star student in high school. Starting college, however, proved to be a struggle as she sought the right environment for her. When she enrolled at Ivy Tech Indianapolis, she found not only a supportive environment but also the ‘perfect’ setup for her career.
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Ivy Tech Indianapolis biotechnology student Rebekah Chaffee has been awarded the inaugural Presidential Honors College Scholarship!
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Chef Brady Foster is a culinary talent to watch, and his star is on the rise!
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Ivy Tech Indianapolis collaborates with Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired to create an innovative new cooking program.
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Graduating fine art students spend 10 to 12 weeks curating a collective exit exhibition every semester. Together, they execute every step with the mentorship of Stephanie Robertson, the Ivy Tech Indianapolis fine arts program chair. They conceive of the title, develop an installation plan, manage the marketing, judge each other’s pieces, and price the work.