Hoosiers rally to support Indiana’s community college and workforce engine on Ivy Tech Day, donating more than $483,000 statewide
Thousands join in third annual day of giving, bringing three-year total to over $1 million
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – More than 2,800 alumni, friends, and partners across Indiana donated $483,813 on April 8 during the third annual Ivy Tech Day — a 24-hour giving event that supports scholarships, industry-aligned programs and student success across Ivy Tech Community College’s 19 campuses.
This year’s giving total surpasses 2024’s results and brings the three-year Ivy Tech Day total to more than $1 million, a milestone that directly supports Indiana’s future workforce.
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 of 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.”
Ivy Tech campuses across the state transformed into hubs of activity for the celebration, turning “Ivy Green” with community events, student engagement, and alumni support. The day kicked off with AES Indiana lighting its headquarters on Monument Circle in Ivy Tech green.
The College’s growing impact is clear:
- More than 4 in 5 graduates stay in Indiana to live and work
- Ivy Tech contributes nearly $4 billion annually to the state’s economy
- 84% of graduates finish without student loan debt
- In 2023–24, Ivy Tech awarded more than 46,000 credentials, accounting for nearly half (49%) of all postsecondary credentials earned by Hoosiers
- Completion rates have increased 119% since 2016
“We are grateful to our alumni and friends for their support on Ivy Tech Day 2025. It will make a real difference for thousands of students who are working to build better lives for themselves while supporting Hoosier communities,” said Courtney Roberts, president, Ivy Tech Foundation. “The generosity of our alumni and friends will directly lead to greater opportunities for students who are the future of Indiana. I’m personally thankful for everyone’s commitment to our College and Foundation.”