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Student, Faculty & Staff Stories | All Locations | 2026

  • | Evansville

    Evansville Student Named Representative to State Board

    Eddie Burkel Will Represent Ivy Tech Students

  • | Indianapolis

    Every Open Door Led Back to the Classroom for Ivy Tech Adjunct Cheryl Piotrowski

    From high school English classrooms to college student success courses, Cheryl Piotrowski has never stopped answering the call to teach.

  • | Indianapolis

    From Behind the Scenes to the Front of the Classroom: Joe Morris Finds His Calling as an Adjunct Instructor

    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

    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.

  • | Fort Wayne

    Ivy Tech celebrates graduation of 22 early childhood leaders, marks completion of three-year leadership academy

    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

    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.

  • | Fort Wayne

    Ivy Tech Students Restore Science Central Exhibit Through Advanced Manufacturing Class Project

  • Entrepreneurship Education for Every Career Journey

    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

    Ivy Tech Employee Receives Statewide Award for Excellence in Career

    Stephanie Martin has received the Award for Excellence for Outstanding Postsecondary Career Services Program

  • | Evansville

    Entrepreneurship Expo Winners Announced

    Students take home over $3,000 in awards from sponsor, Banterra Bank

  • | 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

    2026 Mechanical Engineering Technology Grad Turns Internship into Full-Time Job at Allegion

    He juggled classes, a pet store job, and an internship — and walked away with a full-time career before receiving his diploma.

  • | Indianapolis

    ‘It means the world to me’: Ivy Indy grad on achieving her nursing degree at 56

    “Don’t let your age stop you,” Luna Wick, a 2026 nursing grad, said. “You’re never too old to learn.”

  • | Indianapolis

    2026 Student Commencement Speaker Spotlight: Amira Ali

    Meet Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ 2026 Student Commencement Speaker Amira Ali, a 19-year-old general studies graduate, in this 10-question Q&A.

  • | Indianapolis

    Behind the Scenes at Ivy Tech Indianapolis Commencement

    Meet the Ivy Tech Indianapolis team who work tirelessly for months so graduates can shine.

  • | Indianapolis

    I’m a Non-Traditional Student Redefining ‘Traditional’ | Student Voices

    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

    A Conversation with Rose Wilson, Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ 2026 Grand Marshal & Mace Bearer

    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

    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.

  • From Classroom to Community: Ivy Tech Students Leading Through Public Service

  • | 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.

  • | Indianapolis

    Ivy Tech Alum Turns HVAC Degree Into a Career at Siemens

    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

    The Power of a Pivot: How an Ivy Tech Welding Alumna Built Her Career

    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.

  • Health Sciences School Prepares Students for In-demand Careers

  • | 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.

  • Renovation and Construction Projects Offer Hands-On Experience for Ivy Tech Nursing Students

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  • | Indianapolis

    Whitestown Resident Embraces Future as Lilly Scholar at Ivy Tech

    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."

  • | 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 Program Chair Publishes Book on Free Play in Early Childhood

    Exploring the power of play: Ivy Tech Lafayette’s Early Childhood Education program chair introduces a new resource supporting development through free play.

  • | 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.

  • Ivy Tech Students Win Scholarships at IT Challenge Presented by Google

    Ivy Tech IT students demonstrate their knowledge, earn scholarships, and network with employers

  • 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.

  • | Lafayette

    Ivy Tech Students Partner with Local Nonprofits on Cybersecurity Initiative

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    From Service to Second Chances: How One Army Veteran Is Rebuilding His Life at Ivy Tech

    With the help of Ivy Tech and veteran services, Thaddaus Pitts is turning dreams into reality.

  • | Gary

    John Gipson, PhD, Named Ivy Tech Lake County Chancellor

    GARY, Ind.

  • | Indianapolis

    Fueled by Lilly’s Investment in Lebanon, Ivy Tech Student Builds Future in Biotech

    "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

    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

    Student Spotlight: Oyinkansola Awolowo, Ivy Tech Indianapolis SGA Vice President

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    Lilly Scholar Finds Opportunity and Mentorship Through Ivy Tech’s Biotechnology Program

    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

    Chef Jenni Schouppe Named New Program Chair for School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management

    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

    Ivy Tech Indy Nursing Instructor Tasha Cohee named a Top 3 Finalist for DAISY Award

    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.”

  • | 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

    Biotechnology Student Shares How the Lilly Scholars Program Changed Her Path at Ivy Tech – Watch Her Story

    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

    STEM Student Finds Job, Mentorship Opportunity Through Ivy+ Career Link’s Talent Connection

    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.

  • | 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

    Liam Hargreaves Masters the Art of Balance as a Multidisciplinary Artist at Ivy Tech

    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

    Diesel Instructor Travels to South Sudan to Teach Students How to Build BUVs

    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.

  • | Indianapolis

    Never Say Never: How My Failures Led Me Toward the Right Path to Success at Ivy Tech

    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.

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