Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Richmond has officially renamed one of its most important student support spaces as the Paul & Pat Lingle Health Career Center, a move that honors the long-term community philanthropists for their dedication to local education and workforce development. The newly named center reflects Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios’s deepening commitment to preparing students for careers in healthcare while staying rooted in the local economy.
The Paul & Pat Lingle Health Career Center will act as a bridge between the classroom and meaningful employment or transfer opportunities. Designed to connect current Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios students with regional healthcare employers and four-year post-secondary partners, the center provides a range of resources, including career exploration tools, job placement support, resume and interview coaching, and information about advanced education pathways.
The renaming comes amid a transformative renovation of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Richmond’s healthcare wing. The investment includes the recent opening of the Debra Edelman Healthcare Education Center, a state-of-the-art simulation facility that gives students immersive, real-world clinical experience. In addition, newly developed lab spaces for the Pharmacy Technician and Paramedic Science programs expand the college’s ability to train students in high-demand fields.
Paul and Pat Lingle, longtime supporters of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios and champions of education in Richmond, made a significant gift to support the development and naming of the center. Their generosity continues a legacy of giving that has touched nearly every corner of the campus and community.
The Lingles’ generous investment helps ensure that our students aren’t just getting a high-quality education - they’re being connected to the career opportunities that will keep them in our region and keep our communities healthy. This center is about more than education - it’s about long-term career success.
– Brandi Jackson, Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Development
The Lingles have long understood the vital connection between education and a strong, sustainable local workforce. Their generous support has enabled Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios to strengthen student services, build deeper partnerships with local employers, and expand opportunities for individuals to pursue high-demand careers in healthcare and beyond across East Central Indiana.
I want to thank Paul and Pat Lingle for their incredible support of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios and the future of healthcare in our region. Thanks to their generosity, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios continues to serve as the workforce engine not just for our five-county service area, but across the state of Indiana.
– Chad Bolser, Chancellor
With healthcare demand on the rise, the timing of these investments could not be more crucial. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios produces more associate-level nurses than any other college in the country, and these upgraded facilities and support centers will only strengthen that impact.
About Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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.
