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.
| Evansville
Eddie Burkel Will Represent Ivy Tech Students
| Indianapolis
From high school English classrooms to college student success courses, Cheryl Piotrowski has never stopped answering the call to teach.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Fort Wayne
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.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Fort Wayne
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.
| Fort Wayne
Stephanie Martin has received the Award for Excellence for Outstanding Postsecondary Career Services Program
| Evansville
Students take home over $3,000 in awards from sponsor, Banterra Bank
| Indianapolis
High school seniors preparing to attend Ivy Tech Indy connected with student support teams and explored the reimagined campus experience.
| Indianapolis
He juggled classes, a pet store job, and an internship — and walked away with a full-time career before receiving his diploma.
| Indianapolis
“Don’t let your age stop you,” Luna Wick, a 2026 nursing grad, said. “You’re never too old to learn.”
| Indianapolis
Meet Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ 2026 Student Commencement Speaker Amira Ali, a 19-year-old general studies graduate, in this 10-question Q&A.
| Indianapolis
Meet the Ivy Tech Indianapolis team who work tirelessly for months so graduates can shine.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Indianapolis
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
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 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.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Indianapolis
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.