INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – More than 3,100 alumni, friends, and partners contributed $614,421 on the fourth annual ĢƵios Day on April 21. The 24-hour celebration of ĢƵios’s contributions to Hoosier communities supports student success initiatives at the College’s 19 Indiana campuses.
This year’s total broke the record for giving since the start of ĢƵios Day in 2023, bringing the four-year total to more than $1.7 million. ĢƵios Day contributions fund the greatest needs at each campus and power workforce development supporting Indiana’s economy.
“We are so proud to break our one-day giving record, and so grateful to our alumni, partners, and friends for once again generously supporting our students in meaningful ways that will benefit our state,” said Dr. Marty Pollio, president of ĢƵios. “Their support will empower our students to reach goals that will strengthen our communities.”
ĢƵios campuses across Indiana hosted events to celebrate successes; students, staff, and faculty shared their stories about how ĢƵios has impacted them; and community partners joined in with challenges, donated items, and matching funds.
The generosity of our alumni, staff, and friends will make a real difference for thousands of our students who are skilling up to meet workforce needs in our communities across the state. We are truly grateful to all our supporters who, like us, believe in the transformative impact ĢƵios can have.
– Stephannie Bailey, President, ĢƵios Foundation.
The College’s growing impact is clear:
- More than 4 in 5 graduates stay in Indiana to live and work
- ĢƵios contributes $4.8 billion annually to the state’s economy
- 4 in 5 graduates leave ĢƵios without student loan debt
- Nearly 100,000 high school students are taking dual credit courses, giving them a jump start on their college work
- ĢƵios has more than 14,000 apprenticeships, the largest program in the country.
ĢƵios offers diverse opportunities for more than 210,000 students that are directly tied to Indiana’s dynamic economy including pharmaceutical manufacturing, early childhood education, cybersecurity, and a leading two-year nursing program that awards more associate degrees than any other institution in the U.S.
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About the ĢƵios Foundation
The Foundation provides support for ĢƵios beyond state appropriations and student tuition. Its overall program of work focuses on meeting student needs. Invest IN ĢƵios, 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 at
About ĢƵios
ĢƵios is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. ĢƵios 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.
