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On Ivy Tech Day, Hoosiers can support Ivy Tech Hamilton County students pursuing “Higher Education at the Speed of Life”
Hamilton County, Ind. — For a student attending college, a day can mean everything. In fact, a day can change the life of someone building their future. At 12:01 a.m. ET on April 23, the Ivy Tech Foundation will kick off Ivy Tech Day, the College’s second annual day of giving, to help Ivy Tech Community College’s more than 190,000 students — including those studying at Ivy Tech Hamilton County — prepare for graduation day and a better every day after.
For 24 hours, alumni, faculty, staff, donors, community leaders and all who care about breaking down barriers to higher education can contribute to Ivy Tech’s mission of preparing Hoosiers for today’s – and tomorrow’s – workforce.
Ivy Tech Day aims to generate resources and create opportunities for communities while reuniting and reconnecting alumni and friends of Ivy Tech with the important work happening at Indiana’s largest postsecondary institution and engine of workforce development.
“Ivy Tech has been woven into the fabric of Indiana for more than 60 years, and nearly a million Hoosiers have completed degrees, courses and credentials supporting successful careers and upward mobility while improving the prosperity of our state,” said Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president, Ivy Tech Community College. “If you’ve been treated at an Indiana hospital, driven a car assembled in Indiana, or have a young person who graduated high school with dual credit, you’ve likely benefitted from Ivy Tech. Ivy Tech Day is an opportunity for all Hoosiers to help us deliver ‘Higher Education at the Speed of Life’ and meet our students’ most pressing needs.”
Ivy Tech contributes nearly $4 billion annually to Indiana’s economy, including a net impact of $3.6 billion from alumni working across the state. More than 40,000 degrees, certificates and certifications are awarded annually, and 93 percent of graduates stay in Indiana to pursue their careers. More than 40 percent of Ivy Tech students are the first in their families to attend college, and 25 percent are students of color.
Anyone interested in contributing to Ivy Tech Day can do so at ivytech.edu/giveday starting at 12:01 a.m. ET on April 23. Alumni and friends are invited to participate in a variety of other ways, including setting up a matching gift, becoming a social ambassador, and visiting local community partners on Ivy Tech Day. The inaugural Ivy Tech Day in 2023 inspired 2,032 gifts equaling more than $243,000 raised.
As a part of the HamCo campus team, we are so excited to announce that we will be taking Ivy Tech Day on the road with a county-wide tour right here in Hamilton County. Our mascot, Boris the Wild Boar, will be making stops all over to engage with our amazing supporters and to attract those within our community who believe in our mission of providing accessible, high-quality education to all. We are thrilled to share this experience with you all!
Our campus team and I are so grateful to everyone who participated in the inaugural Ivy Tech Day last year. We look forward to coming together again this year to have an even greater impact on our students and our community.
– Dr. Rachel Kartz, Chancellor, Ivy Tech Hamilton County
“Our campus is doing amazing work to advance Indiana’s fastest growing county through inclusive and student-centered education and training. Ivy Tech Day will help us continue making an impact in our community.”
About the Ivy Tech Foundation
The Foundation provides support for Ivy Tech Community College beyond state appropriations and student tuition. Its overall program of work focuses on meeting student needs. Invest IN Ivy Tech, our recently completed $340 million statewide fundraising campaign, provides greater opportunity for each of the College’s 19 campuses to educate, train, and support all 92 of Indiana’s counties. Learn more atwww.ivytech.edu/InvestINIvyTech.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
