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“We are not just nurses – we are Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios nurses.” In the third and final nurse pinning ceremony of the calendar year, 109 graduates were formally welcomed into the profession during a celebration of resilience, compassion, and community.
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Nearly 80 sponsors provided gifts to children of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis students in need, supporting 106 student families this holiday season.
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During the temporary closure of its on-campus gallery, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis Fine Arts program cultivated new partnerships with professional galleries in the state capital—a strategic move that has significantly increased student visibility, professional development, and art sales.
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis’ Circle of Ivy celebrated a decade of collective giving at its Morning of Gratitude & Growth event, announcing $32,000 in funding for ten new campus initiatives. From wellness kits and lab supplies to a writing retreat and an urban garden, the 2025 projects will directly support student health, learning, and community engagement across not just the campus, but the College.
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Nearly 1,700 volunteers gathered at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis on Thanksgiving to help prepare and distribute 10,000 meals for Hoosiers in need of a warm meal. Relive the impactful day in photos.
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Avrie Landaw has wanted to be a scientist for as long as she can remember. Now, with the help of the Lilly Scholar at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios scholarship, she's turning that dream into reality. "Thank you for making a little girl’s dream of being a scientist come true."
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For the 14th year in a row, the Alhuda Islamic Center in Fishers made a meaningful impact on Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis students by donating 30 full Thanksgiving baskets to IvyCares.
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For the second year, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis is proud to serve as the Title & Facility Sponsor for the Mozel Sanders Foundation’s Thanksgiving effort.
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English professor Gerald Maki recounts his time at the International Virtual Exchange Conference (IVEC), hosted in Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Professor Maki writes about the impact of equipping students with essential global workforce skills and the details of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios’s successful virtual exchange partnerships across five continents.
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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.
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As the holiday season increases the need for support, you can help Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis’ IvyCares team in its mission by contributing through our Amazon wish list, making a monetary donation, or donating items directly to our food pantry and clothing closet.
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IvyCares received a $780 donation from community supporters and Meijer, which equals 3,120 meals to continue our mission of feeding student families facing food insecurity in our community.
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The Student Coalition for Organized Recreation and Exercise (SCORE) brings organized recreation, fitness, and fun to the campus community. Alexander Banks, assistant director of student life, is behind the movement he says students have been asking for since his first month on the job. “That’s when I realized there was a real need for opportunities to connect, get active, and just have fun.”
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Chef Daniel McDonald, an Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis culinary instructor, took first place in the bacon category at the 2025 World Food Championships, hosted at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis is continuing its commitment to meet students where they are by partnering with the Edna Martin Christian Center to bring Child Development Associate classes directly to the Martindale-Brightwood community. The new cohort model helps local childcare providers earn credentials close to home, strengthening both their professional growth and the early learning opportunities available to neighborhood families.
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A significant number of our students are pioneers, navigating the path to higher education without a family map to guide them. We are proud to celebrate them during our annual First Gen Week.
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On Wednesday, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis’ Student Life and IvyCares teams hosted the Basic Needs Resource Fair, bringing together 19 community organizations—including the Immigrant Welcome Center, United Way, PACE, Gleaners Food Bank, EmployIndy, and others—to connect students with vital support services.
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With the help of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios and veteran services, Thaddaus Pitts is turning dreams into reality.
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Indianapolis Campus recognizes Carla Baker and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Indiana for their commitment to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios.
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The generous gift will enhance hands-on learning for students in the Homeland Security and Public Safety program.
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis has three nurse pinning ceremonies a year, with the August event honoring the dedication and resilience of our newest graduating class. Join us in celebrating their outstanding achievement by exploring the photo gallery from this memorable ceremony.
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"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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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.
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Faculty and staff gathered for a day of professional development, reflection, and celebration—including honoring Kate McGormley as the inaugural recipient of the Don Weathersbe Award.
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From stargazing in her small Colombian hometown to founding Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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.