Prestigious Chancellor's Award Scholarship Awarded to Northview High School Student
Sophie Stallcop began pursing her associate degree in nursing in August of 2024, after earning the Chancellor’s Award Scholarship. The prestigious scholarship covers full tuition, fees, and books for four semesters. Locally, Ivy Tech awards nearly $400,000 in scholarships annually, helping 82% of students graduate without student debt.
Welding Art Takes Center Stage at the Statehouse
Ivy Tech welding students in the Wabash River Career and Technical Education program took part in the Nucor Art Project, with their sculpture selected for display at the Indiana Statehouse. In April, student representatives traveled to Indianapolis to showcase their work and meet with Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner. This honor highlights the talent and craftsmanship of Ivy Tech welding students and reinforces the college’s role in preparing the next generation of skilled professionals.
Nursing Expansion at Ivy Tech Greencastle Aims to Address Workforce Needs
In November 2024, Ivy Tech Greencastle opened a state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Center, made possible by a generous gift from the Putnam County Community Foundation. The center features advanced AI mannequins for hands-on, life-like training. In addition, Ivy Tech Greencastle now offers both a nursing and practical nursing program preparing students for careers as registered nurses (RN) or licensed practical nurses (LPN).
Empowering the Future of Nursing: New Advancements at Ivy Tech Terre Haute/Greencastle
Ivy Tech Announces Associate Degree Completion Pathway in Partnership with North Putnam High School
In early 2025, Ivy Tech and North Putnam High School launched a new academic pathway that allows eligible students to earn an Ivy Tech associate degree in general studies before graduating high school at no cost. Through a combination of Indiana College Core (ICC) coursework and additional dual credit classes, students can complete all 60 required credit hours on-site at the high school, earning both high school and Ivy Tech credit. This innovative partnership gives students a valuable head start on their college education and saves students and their families thousands of dollars in tuition costs.
Career Navigator Guides Sullivan Students Toward Bright Futures
Through a partnership between Ivy Tech and Southwest School Corporation, and funded by Indiana’s Career Coaching Grant, a full-time Career Navigator now supports students in Sullivan County. Serving primarily at Sullivan High School, Mackenzie Colegrove also provides programming at Sullivan Middle School and assists with Ivy Tech’s college fair. Since starting her role, Colegrove has helped students of all ages embark on college and career exploration through college visits, guest speakers, vision boards, and hands-on activities to help them plan their futures.
High School Senior Takes First Place in Automotive Skills Contest
In April, Ivy Tech’s School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science welcomed nearly 200 high‑school competitors to its annual Automotive Skills Contest, where students rotated through hands‑on diagnostics stations, a written knowledge exam, and industry‑sponsored breakout sessions. Presented in partnership with Thompson’s Honda and Toyota of Terre Haute, and backed by Belle Tire and NAPA, the event showcased local automotive career pathways while connecting students directly with Ivy Tech faculty and partnering employers. South Vermillion High School senior Logan Fiock emerged as the top overall finisher, earning a professional NAPA toolbox, state‑of‑the‑art tools, and a $1,000 scholarship to Ivy Tech Terre Haute.
Local Students Shine at Ivy Tech’s Annual Welding Contest
More than 40 high school students from across the region demonstrated their welding expertise during Ivy Tech Terre Haute’s annual Welding Contest on April 10. Competitors tested their skills through a series of hands-on challenges—including SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes—aligned with American Welding Society (AWS) certification standards now offered at Ivy Tech.
Students from the Western Regional Career and Technical Education (WRCTE) centers took home top honors, with WRCTE South earning Overall First Place and WRCTE North finishing Second.
Ivy Tech Terre Haute Recognizes Talent with Scholarship at Welding Competition
Saturn Petcare and Ivy Tech Partner for Industrial Technology Apprenticeship Program
In August 2024, Ivy Tech partnered with Saturn Petcare to launch a new apprenticeship program through the Achieve Your Degree (AYD) initiative. At a special signing ceremony, three Saturn Petcare employees began their journey toward earning a tuition-free associate degree in Industrial Technology from Ivy Tech. The program combines on-the-job experience with classroom learning, supporting workforce development and strengthening career pathways in the Terre Haute community.
Saturn Petcare and Ivy Tech Partner for Industrial Technology Apprenticeship Signing Ceremony
Battery Workforce Challenge Names Year Two Championship Teams
Ivy Tech, in partnership with Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, earned third place in the prestigious Battery Workforce Challenge, a national collegiate competition focused on battery innovation and workforce development. Held in Indianapolis in May 2025, year two of the three-year competition challenged students to design and develop electric vehicle battery systems for a Ram ProMaster commercial van. Ivy Tech students worked alongside Rose-Hulman engineering peers, gaining hands-on experience with real-world applications in battery architecture, software, and safety systems. The event, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and Stellantis, highlights Ivy Tech’s growing role in preparing students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing and the electric vehicle industry.
Ivy Tech and Vigo County School Corporation Launch TechQuest, Empowering Rising 8th-Graders with Future Career Exploration
In June, Ivy Tech and Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) hosted TechQuest, a week-long summer camp for rising 8th-grade students, supported by the Ivy Tech Foundation and the Vigo County Education Foundation. During the camp, participants engaged in hands-on activities across high-demand career fields such as robotics, machine tool technology, welding, diesel and automotive technology, electronics, healthcare, precision agriculture, and computer science. Transportation and lunch were provided daily to ensure equitable access. Molly Joseph, Ivy Tech’s dean of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science, praised the program for offering “early and meaningful career exploration,” while VCSC superintendent Dr. Chris Himsel said it helped students feel more confident and informed about choosing an educational path as they enter high school.
Ivy Tech Terre Haute/Greencastle Names Julie Will as New Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Julie Will was appointed vice chancellor of academic affairs at Ivy Tech Terre Haute/Greencastle in January 2025, following the retirement of Dr. Deanna King after 31 years of dedicated service. Will brings over two decades of leadership in higher education, most recently serving as dean of Health Sciences and Public Affairs, and serves as the campus’s strategic plan lead. Her appointment marks a continued commitment to student success and academic innovation.
Ivy Tech Terre Haute/Greencastle Names Julie Will as New Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Seeding Success: Cob & Cog Featuring Ted McKinney
In October 2024, Ivy Tech Terre Haute hosted its annual agriculture and engineering challenge, welcoming more than 500 high school students from across the region for a day of hands-on competitions in areas such as agricultural-use drones, biotechnology, and engineering. The event kicked off with a keynote address from former USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney, and included insights into the critical role agriculture plays in the local and national landscape.
Ivy Tech Terre Haute Hosts Annual Agriculture and Engineering Challenge, Cob & Cog
Ivy Tech Earns Grant to Boost Early Childhood Education
In December 2024, Ivy Tech was awarded a Lilly Endowment Early Childhood Education Grant to strengthen Indiana’s early childhood workforce. Locally, the grant will fund innovative programs such as Safe Sitter certification camps, dual credit and dual enrollment partnerships, and professional development opportunities, including an apprenticeship program, for future and current childcare providers. Through these initiatives, Ivy Tech Terre Haute will expand access, increase enrollment, and support student success in early childhood education pathways across West Central Indiana.
Circle of Ivy Raises $7,500 to Support Student Success
Last year, the women’s philanthropy circle of the Ivy Tech Foundation, Circle of Ivy, raised $7,500 to support programs at Ivy Tech Terre Haute and its Greencastle site. The funds provided laptop scholarships for students, helping them overcome financial and technological barriers to stay on track toward their academic goals.
Circle of Ivy Awards $7,500 to Support Laptop Scholarships at Ivy Tech Terre Haute/Greencastle
25th Annual Scholarship Scramble Raises $15,000 for Student Scholarships
Ivy Tech Terre Haute celebrated the 25th Annual Scholarship Scramble on, presented by First Financial Bank, on May 16, 2025 at Idle Creek Golf Course. The event brought together nearly 30 teams of community partners and supporters, raising funds to help Ivy Tech students afford college and stay on track toward their goals.
As part of its $15,000 title sponsorship, First Financial Bank established the Students First Scholarship, awarding ten $1,000 scholarships to first-generation college students. Since its inception, the Scholarship Scramble has raised over $500,000 to support local student success.
25th Annual Ivy Tech Scholarship Scramble, Presented by First Financial Bank
Ivy Tech Celebrates 2025 Graduating Class: 1,620 Grads Earn More Than 2,000 Credentials, Including 557 High School Students
On Thursday, May 8, Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute/Greencastle proudly celebrated the achievements of 1,620 graduates during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony at Indiana State University’s Hulman Center.
This year, the College awarded 2,160 total credentials, as many students earned multiple certifications and degrees. Among those graduates were 557 high school students who earned a combined 689 college credentials before even completing high school.
Source pulled as of 8.30.25: Ivy Analytics | Contact Information for Currently Registered Students by Term and Campus | Contact Information for Currently Registered Students | Filters: Term Code = 102410, 102420, 102430, 202410, 202420, 202430; Primary Program Roll Up Campus=Terre Haute; All other filters=All.
One year prior filter change: Term Code = 102310, 102320, 102330, 202310, 202320, 202330
Five years prior filter change: Term Code = 101910, 101920, 101930, 201910, 201920, 201930
Source pulled as of 8.30.25: Ivy Analytics | Contact Information for Currently Registered Students by Term and Campus | Contact Information for Currently Registered Students | Filters: Term Code = 102410, 102420, 102430, 202410, 202420, 202430; Primary Program Roll Up Campus=Terre Haute; All other filters=All. Download the data, and then manually complete the missing county data.
Source pulled as of 8.30.25: Ivy Analytics | Contact Information for Currently Registered Students by Term and Campus | Contact Information for Currently Registered Students | Filters: Term Code = 102410, 102420, 102430, 202410, 202420, 202430; Primary Program Roll Up Campus=Terre Haute; All other filters=All. Download the data, and then manually complete the missing Primary Academic School data.
Source pulled as of 10.10.25: Ivy Analytics | Strategic Metrics by Campus Over Time | Roll Up Campus=Terre Haute
Source pulled as of 8.30.25: Ivy Analytics | Graduates & Credentials | Statewide Credentials Dashboard | Credentials Dashboard | Filters: Academic Year = 2024-2025; Pending/Awarded=AW; Award Campus=Greencastle, Greencastle (Wabash Valley), Terre Haute; Award Roll Up Campus=Terre Haute; All other filters=All | Manually assign “Null” to a school, which gave 32 additional to ASE, 51 additional to HS, 27 additional to PASS.
Source pulled as of 8.30.25: Ivy Analytics | Graduates & Credentials | Statewide Credentials Dashboard | Credentials Dashboard | Filters: Academic Year = 2024-2025; Pending/Awarded=AW; Award Campus=Greencastle, Greencastle (Wabash Valley), Terre Haute; Award Roll Up Campus=Terre Haute; All other filters=All
Source: Ivy Tech Community College | K14 Dashboard | Overview Tab | Student Population Filter=All High School| Academic Year Filter=2024-25 | Rollup Campus=Terre Haute
The percentage of students who were enrolled during the fall semester and continued to be enrolled for the spring semester of the same academic year.
Source pulled as of 10.10.25: Ivy Analytics | Strategic Metrics by Campus Over Time | Roll Up Campus=Terre Haute
The percentage of students who were enrolled during the fall semester of the previous academic year and were enrolled for the fall semester of the next academic year.
Source pulled as of 10.10.25: Ivy Analytics | Strategic Metrics by Campus Over Time | Roll Up Campus=Terre Haute
The percentage of students who were enrolled during the fall semester and continued to be enrolled for the spring semester of the same academic year.
Source pulled as of 9.25.25: Ivy Analytics | Strategic Metrics by Campus Over Time | Roll Up Campus=Terre Haute
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Ivy Tech’s women’s philanthropy circle, Circle of Ivy, creates resources and raises funds through pooled annual membership fees, to diminish barriers to higher education for Ivy Tech Community College students. With more than 1,000 members statewide, our circle both empowers and celebrates women making an impact in their community. Local Circle of Ivy groups are active in many regions in the state.
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