Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Culinary Instructor Daniel McDonald Wins Big at World Food Championships
Chef Daniel McDonald, an Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Indianapolis culinary instructor, took first place in the bacon category at the 2025 World Food Championships, hosted at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Partners with Edna Martin Christian Center to Bring Early Childhood Education Classes to Martindale-Brightwood
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios 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.
Celebrating Pioneers: Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Indy Honors First-Generation Students During First Gen Week
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.
Student Life & IvyCares Host Successful Basic Needs Resource Fair
On Wednesday, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios 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.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios 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.
Fueled by Lilly’s Investment in Lebanon, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Student Builds Future in Biotech
"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¢¹½ÊÓÆµios 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.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Indy Kicks Off 2025-26 Academic Year with Fall Convocation, Names First Don Weathersbe Award Winner
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.
Stargazer to Changemaker: Engineering Student Natalia Avella founds Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Indy’s First Robotics Club
From stargazing in her small Colombian hometown to founding Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios 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.
Online Student Organization Fosters Community for Remote Learners
Online students often miss out on the social and engagement opportunities of traditional campus life. Recognizing this gap, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Indianapolis student Matthew Lum founded an online student organization to foster community among remote learners. Open to all Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios students, the organization prioritizes peer support, accountability, and mental well-being.
Student Spotlight: Oyinkansola Awolowo, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Indianapolis SGA Vice President
The 2025-26 vice president of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Indianapolis Student Government Association, is an international student from Nigeria pursuing a biology degree on the pre-med track. Elected to amplify student voices, she aims to enhance campus engagement, advocate for mental health resources, and foster inclusivity—particularly for introverted students.
Lilly Scholar Finds Opportunity and Mentorship Through Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios’s Biotechnology Program
Magnim Apou Alemo’s journey as a Lilly Scholar at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios showcases how full tuition, mentorship, and hands-on opportunities in biotechnology can open career paths worldwide. Watch her story and learn how to apply for this life-changing scholarship program.
ARTFORCE 2025 Wraps Up with Pop-Up Shop, Exhibit at The AMP at 16 Tech
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Indianapolis recently concluded another successful summer of ARTFORCE, its three-week visual arts program for high school students, in partnership with Arts for Learning Indiana. Co-taught by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios instructor Colton Pedro and teaching artist Ash Robinson, the ARTFORCE 2025 program blended college-level art instruction with real-world creative entrepreneurship.
From Classroom to Career: How Lilly Scholars at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios is Opening Doors in Biotechnology
The Lilly Scholars at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios program is helping students like Zaina Lorick, a biotechnology major, turn ambition into opportunity. With full tuition, books, and career pathways, the scholarship is paving the way for Indiana’s next generation of lab professionals. See the impact of Lilly Scholars at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios in this short video.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Indianapolis Hosts Successful 14th Annual Job and Resource Fair
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Indianapolis, in partnership with Congressman André Carson, successfully hosted its 14th annual Indianapolis Job and Resource Fair, drawing 550+ job seekers and 80 leading employers, including Eli Lilly and Company, Eskenazi Health, FedEx, Indianapolis Public Schools, and the U.S. Postal Service. The event, praised by attendees as one of the best career fairs in the region, reinforced Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios’s commitment to workforce development and community connections.
Chef Jenni Schouppe Named New Program Chair for School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Indianapolis has appointed Chef Jenni Schouppe as the new program chair for its School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, effective August 18. Chef Schouppe, who previously served as assistant department chair and assistant professor of baking and pastry, succeeds Chef Jeff Bricker, who retired this summer.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Indy Nursing Instructor Tasha Cohee named a Top 3 Finalist for DAISY Award
Tasha Cohee, an Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Nurse, was surprised by her supervisor with the news that she was nominated for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses by her former students – in front of her current students. “It’s an incredible honor.”
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Indianapolis and Meijer Partner Up to Fight Hunger
Through September 27, Meijer shoppers can purchase $10 donation cards at the Meijer store located at 56th Street and Keystone Avenue that will directly benefit our IvyCares food pantry for students in need.
How getting involved on campus improved my academic and professional life at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios
In this Student Voices, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Indianapolis student Yamilet Aca-Cuachitl shares how stepping out of their comfort zone transformed their college experience—and their future. It wasn’t just classes that shaped their journey; it was saying yes to campus involvement. In their own words, learn how Yamilet went from being hesitant about college to unlocking their confidence.
Biotechnology Student Shares How the Lilly Scholars Program Changed Her Path at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios – Watch Her Story
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios biotechnology student Hamsou Iro shares how the Lilly Scholars at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios scholarships transformed her educational journey, covering tuition and opening doors to pharmaceutical career opportunities. Watch her inspiring story to learn how Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios’s affordable programs and hands-on learning can help you achieve your STEM goals.
STEM Student Finds Job, Mentorship Opportunity Through Ivy+ Career Link’s Talent Connection
When Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Indianapolis student Aryaija Dodson needed a job, she turned to the College’s Ivy+ Career Link—and it changed her career trajectory. With the help of a Talent Connection Manager, Dodson secured a role at OmniSite, which then led to an unexpected opportunity to mentor young students in robotics.