In classrooms that mimic hospital rooms, with patients who exhibit actual symptoms, and using the same technology they will in their future jobs, nursing stud…
| Bloomington
The one-course pathway introduces students to service in the USAF, including the opportunity for accelerated rank and preferred job placement
| Muncie
Ivy Tech Muncie has partnered with IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital (BMH) to strengthen educational and career pathways for future nurses through the Practical Nursing (PN) program.
| Indianapolis
“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
Nearly 80 sponsors provided gifts to children of Ivy Tech Indianapolis students in need, supporting 106 student families this holiday season.
| Indianapolis
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
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.
| Bloomington
Bloomington campus entrepreneurship students presented their business ideas in the Duke it Out Pitch Competition and took home $2,700 in cash prizes for their start-ups
| Terre Haute
Ivy Tech Community College’s Terre Haute campus proudly celebrated the accomplishments of 39 students who have completed the rigorous requirements of its Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program at the campus’s annual Pinning Ceremony, a cherished tradition honoring nursing graduates.
| Bloomington
Stevens won the campuswide registration contest encouraging students to enroll early in classes
| Indianapolis
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.
| Evansville
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| Indianapolis
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."
| Indianapolis
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
For the second year, Ivy Tech Indianapolis is proud to serve as the Title & Facility Sponsor for the Mozel Sanders Foundation’s Thanksgiving effort.
| Muncie
An Ivy Tech difference maker is an individual who creates positive change and makes a significant impact on the lives of Ivy Tech students, alumni, and the communities they serve.
| Lafayette
The award recognizes excellence in education for faculty, adjunct faculty, and dual credit instructors at each campus.
| Lafayette
Exploring the power of play: Ivy Tech Lafayette’s Early Childhood Education program chair introduces a new resource supporting development through free play.
| Bloomington
Hands-on projects in culinary arts, robotics, semiconductors and others will help students explore career fields and count toward Indiana’s new work-based learning standards
| Lafayette
Ivy Tech Lafayette enhances its Wolf Pack Pantry to meet growing food-need demands among students and employees.
The award recognizes excellence in education for faculty, adjunct faculty, and dual credit instructors at each campus.
| Indianapolis
English professor Gerald Maki recounts his time at the International Virtual Exchange Conference (IVEC), hosted in Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Professor Maki writes about the impact of equipping students with essential global workforce skills and the details of Ivy Tech’s successful virtual exchange partnerships across five continents.
| Indianapolis
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
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.
| Bloomington
The Founder’s Award for Excellence in Instruction is the college’s highest honor, presented annually to one faculty member statewide
| Anderson
Early learning programs selected to participate in the Ivy Tech Model Classroom Initiative for the 2025–2026 academic year.
| Anderson
Early learning programs selected to participate in the Ivy Tech Model Classroom Initiative for the 2025–2026 academic year.
| Indianapolis
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.
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.
| 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.”
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.
| Bloomington
Finkbiner previously served as senior director of business operations at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and is back at Ivy Tech, where she started her professional career
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – October 30, 2025
| Terre Haute
Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute recently hosted its annual Chancellor’s Club Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating the College’s partnerships and the individuals and organizations that help drive student success across West Central Indiana.
$1 Million Prize Honors Colleges Achieving Strong Student Results, Both in College and After Graduation
| Lafayette
STEP Tuition Assistance Program Strengthens Local Workforce and Economic Mobility
| Bloomington
Job training credentials can be completed in less than a year as part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program
| Indianapolis
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.
| South Bend
Defending champions return Oct. 26 to showcase local culinary excellence
| Indianapolis
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.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Lafayette
Philanthropists supporting Ivy Tech Lafayette have opened new doors for students
| Muncie
Heart of Indiana United Way, in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College and with support from the Shafer Foundation, is celebrating the successful conclusion of the Road to Reading initiative.
The statewide competition invites Ivy Tech IT students to demonstrate their knowledge, earn scholarships, and network with industry leaders.
More than 2,000 Circle of Ivy members have raised $1.4 million since 2015 to drive student success
| Elkhart
Join us at the Garatoni Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Automation on October 28, 2025, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
| South Bend
South Bend-Elkhart Campus recognizes Aaron Mishler and Jacqueline Barton for their commitment to Ivy Tech
| Indianapolis
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
The 2025 Chancellor’s Breakfast united K-12 partners to advance college and career readiness across Greater Lafayette.
| Lafayette
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.
Richmond Campus recognizes Brian Miles and Dave Rodgers for their commitment to Ivy Tech
| Evansville
Distribution part of employee effort to help bridge the digital divide and equip 30,000 students nationwide with supplies for the new school year
President Marty Pollio reports on record enrollment, completions as well as areas of focus for the next four years
| Indianapolis
With the help of Ivy Tech and veteran services, Thaddaus Pitts is turning dreams into reality.
| Lafayette
Lafayette Campus recognizes Dr. Susan Foster and Ron & Cindy Rossiter for their commitment to Ivy Tech
Nearly 40 accomplished alumni and friends of Ivy Tech recognized for their dedication
| Indianapolis
Indianapolis Campus recognizes Carla Baker and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Indiana for their commitment to Ivy Tech.
Grace Horizon, in partnership with Ivy Tech Anderson, celebrated the first graduates of the I Rise Workforce Development Program, a trauma-informed initiative empowering survivors of violence and exploitation to build confidence, job skills, and brighter futures.
| Muncie
Ivy Tech Community College Muncie will celebrate the installation of Designed by the Public, a striking new sculptural installation by internationally acclaimed architect Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO.
| Evansville
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| Bloomington
As one of Indiana’s most respected entrepreneurs, Bender will share his entrepreneurial journey across five decades
| Lafayette
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.
| South Bend
Groundbreaking collaboration connects education with industry to create a robust talent pipeline and drive economic growth across the state.
This new scholarship is designed to support students who face financial challenges as they pursue career-focused education.
| Lafayette
Program provides tuition support and hands-on training to meet regional workforce needs
| Gary
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The generous gift will enhance hands-on learning for students in the Homeland Security and Public Safety program.
| New Castle
New on-campus classroom opens at Ivy Tech’s Henry County site, led by Ivy Tech graduates and serving local families with high-quality care.
| South Bend
Career-Ready Skills in Business, Supply Chain & IT
| Indianapolis
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
"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.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Evansville
Build Together, Learn Together: Ivy Tech Evansville has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to create opportunities to combine affordable housing with hands-on workforce development.
| Fort Wayne
Ivy Tech Community College's 10th President Dr. Marty Pollio visited the Fort Wayne campus on Aug. 20 to listen and learn about life at the College.
| Indianapolis
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 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
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.
| Evansville
Learn more about Ivy Tech's CDL Program
| Indianapolis
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.
| Indianapolis
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.
New program introduces community, technical college students to career opportunities in military, public service
| Indianapolis
The Lilly Scholars at Ivy Tech program is helping students like Zaina Lorick, a biotechnology major, turn ambition into opportunity. With full tuition, books, and career pathways, the scholarship is paving the way for Indiana’s next generation of lab professionals. See the impact of Lilly Scholars at Ivy Tech in this short video.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Terre Haute
The Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) and Ivy Tech Community College proudly celebrate the success of 8 students who completed Ivy Tech’s welding program, as part of a collaborative re-entry initiative.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Indianapolis
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.”
| Fort Wayne
Indiana TRIO has awarded two Ivy Tech Fort Wayne students with scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year.
Expanding Healthcare Pathways for Students
| Muncie
Innovative, multi-modal therapy model puts connection and creativity at the heart of neurodivergent care
| Lafayette
Public invited to attend free event focused on community mental health and recovery after loss.
| Evansville
Registered with Department of Labor
| Bloomington
Attendees can learn about training for careers in the growing microelectronics industry with hands-on activities
| Indianapolis
High School Students Join Immersive, Career-Building Experience
| South Bend
Aims to Strengthen Indiana’s Tech Workforce
| Indianapolis
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.
$50,000 grant will enhance the College’s ability to serve students in its growing welding program.
| South Bend
Generous Donors Support Education
| Terre Haute
Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute and the Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) recently celebrated the successful completion of TechQuest, a new week-long summer camp designed to introduce rising 8th-grade students to high-demand career pathways.
| Indianapolis
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
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.
| Indianapolis
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.
| South Bend
Get prepared for careers in this field.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Muncie
Ivy Tech Community College Muncie has been awarded the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) designation, which recognizes Indiana postsecondary institutions that provide outstanding support to U.S. military-affiliated students, including veterans, active-duty service members and their families.
Ivy Tech Community College Anderson has been awarded the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) designation.
| Terre Haute
Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute been awarded the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) designation, which recognizes Indiana postsecondary institutions that provide outstanding support to U.S. military-affiliated students, including veterans, active-duty service members and their families.
| Bloomington
The campus won the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana award presented by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs
| Indianapolis
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.
| Fort Wayne
Ivy Tech Fort Wayne is partnering with Manchester University to offer a new seamless transfer pathway.
| Evansville
Nearly 5,000 children served during the last 22 years
Partnering with Carver Community Organization
| Bloomington
Khan, a first-generation college graduate, built a strong academic foundation, gained leadership skills, and earned multiple honors and scholarships along the way
| Bloomington
Khan is the only student from Indiana to receive the $55,000 per year award from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
| Indianapolis
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.
| Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Indianapolis' Office of Student Life hosted a Tie Dye Spirit Day to celebrate the first week of summer classes.
| South Bend
Ivy Tech Graduate Celebrates New Career With La Casa De Amistad
| South Bend
PTK Ivy Tech SBE Names New President, Chapter Vice President, and Executive Secretary