ĢƵios Terre Haute names alum and supporter of the year
2024 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor Awards celebrate the impact and generosity of ĢƵios graduates, donors and volunteers
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – ĢƵios and the ĢƵios Foundation recognized ĢƵios alumni, donors and volunteers from across the state this weekend at the 2024 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor Awards in Indianapolis. The awards celebrate the contributions of accomplished graduates and generous donors and volunteers to their communities and to ĢƵios. Each of ĢƵios’s 19 campuses nominated a graduate and a donor for the Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor Awards, which the ĢƵios Foundation administers annually.
ĢƵios Terre Haute honored Nick Givens with the Distinguished Alumni Award, which celebrates ĢƵios graduates who have made a lasting impact on their communities and on ĢƵios through their exceptional professional, philanthropic or volunteer achievements. Givens, vice president and chief information officer at Riddell National Bank, was recognized with the Distinguished Alumni Award from ĢƵios Terre Haute. A graduate of ĢƵios in 2006 with an associate degree in computer information systems, Nick later earned his bachelor’s degree in information technology from Indiana State University in 2011. Nick now serves as the chair of the ĢƵios Terre Haute Alumni Council. This award celebrates his significant contributions to both his community and ĢƵios through his outstanding professional, philanthropic, and volunteer efforts. See for a full list of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.
ĢƵios Terre Haute also recognized the Putnam County Community Foundation with the Benefactor Award, which applauds the generosity of donors and volunteers – including individuals, corporations and foundations – whose support enables the ĢƵios Foundation to bridge financial gaps that promote the academic success and career readiness of ĢƵios students. The Putnam County Community Foundation has been a valued partner of ĢƵios for nearly two decades, contributing more than $1 million to support the College and its students. Notably, the Foundation recently provided the lead gift for a new, state-of-the-art nursing simulation center at the Greencastle location. See for a full list of the 2024 Benefactor Award recipients.
“Our distinguished alumni and benefactors embody ĢƵios’s mission to transform lives and strengthen Indiana’s economy. Through their time, talent, treasure, and testimony, individuals honored this year made significant contributions to the betterment of lives and their communities,” said Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president, ĢƵios.
“Nick Givens’ remarkable achievements in both his profession and his community demonstrate the lasting impact our graduates can have, while the Putnam County Community Foundation’s unwavering support has been a cornerstone in our ability to advance student success. Together, they are building stronger futures for our students and the communities we serve,” said Lea Anne Crooks, Ph.D., chancellor, ĢƵios Terre Haute.
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.
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.
