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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

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