Ivy Tech Day celebrates donations more than $483,000 statewide

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM

By Staff report

More than 2,800 alumni, friends and partners across Indiana donated $483,813 on April 8 to support Ivy Tech Day – the third annual day of giving that supports scholarships and programs for Ivy Tech Community College’s more than 200,000 students across its 19 campuses.

The Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg campus received 175 donations totaling $24,888.

This year’s total exceeded the 2024 results and brings the three-year cumulative giving to more than $1 million since the first Ivy Tech Day in 2023.

The contributions fund the greatest needs at each campus supporting student success and powering Indiana’s economy – including pharmaceutical manufacturing, early childhood education, cybersecurity, and Ivy Tech’s nationally leading two-year nursing program, which awards more associate degrees than any other institution in the country.

“Ivy Tech is committed to delivering higher education at the speed of life, and our alumni, students, and partners once again showed their belief in our mission,” said Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president, Ivy Tech Community College. “Their generosity empowers our students and alumni to thrive in an ever-evolving workforce, and their success strengthens communities across Indiana.”

The day was filled with energy as campuses turned “Ivy Green” and hosted events that celebrated over six decades of Ivy Tech’s service to Indiana. The momentum speaks to the College’s growing impact:

More than 4 in 5 Ivy Tech graduates stay in Indiana to live and work

The College contributes nearly $4 billion annually to Indiana’s economy

84% of graduates finish without student loan debt

Ivy Tech awarded more than 46,000 credentials in 2023-24 – nearly half (49%) of all postsecondary credentials earned by Hoosiers

Student completion rates have more than doubled (up 119%) since 2016

“We are grateful to our alumni and friends for their support of Ivy Tech Day 2025, which will have a real and lasting impact on students right here in the Columbus Service Area,” said Dr. Steven Combs, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Columbus. “It will make a real difference for thousands of students who are working to build better lives for themselves while supporting Hoosier communities. We are grateful for every donor who is helping open doors for our students to pursue their dreams and better our community.”