Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Foundation Names Stephannie Bailey as New President
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – October 30, 2025
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios has named Stephannie Bailey Senior Vice President of Development for the College and President of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Foundation. As leade…
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – October 30, 2025
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios has named Stephannie Bailey Senior Vice President of Development for the College and President of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Foundation. As leade…
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – October 30, 2025
$1 Million Prize Honors Colleges Achieving Strong Student Results, Both in College and After Graduation
| Lafayette
STEP Tuition Assistance Program Strengthens Local Workforce and Economic Mobility
| Bloomington
Job training credentials can be completed in less than a year as part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program
| Indianapolis
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.
| South Bend
Defending champions return Oct. 26 to showcase local culinary excellence
| Indianapolis
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.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Lafayette
Philanthropists supporting Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Lafayette have opened new doors for students
| Muncie
Heart of Indiana United Way, in partnership with Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios and with support from the Shafer Foundation, is celebrating the successful conclusion of the Road to Reading initiative.
The statewide competition invites Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios IT students to demonstrate their knowledge, earn scholarships, and network with industry leaders.
More than 2,000 Circle of Ivy members have raised $1.4 million since 2015 to drive student success
| Elkhart
Join us at the Garatoni Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Automation on October 28, 2025, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
| South Bend
South Bend-Elkhart Campus recognizes Aaron Mishler and Jacqueline Barton for their commitment to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios
| Indianapolis
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.
| Lafayette
The 2025 Chancellor’s Breakfast united K-12 partners to advance college and career readiness across Greater Lafayette.
| Lafayette
Through funding from the Arconic Foundation, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios students are helping area nonprofits safeguard data and improve cybersecurity practices while applying their classroom learning to real-world challenges.
Richmond Campus recognizes Brian Miles and Dave Rodgers for their commitment to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios
| Evansville
Distribution part of employee effort to help bridge the digital divide and equip 30,000 students nationwide with supplies for the new school year
President Marty Pollio reports on record enrollment, completions as well as areas of focus for the next four years
| Indianapolis
With the help of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios and veteran services, Thaddaus Pitts is turning dreams into reality.
| Lafayette
Lafayette Campus recognizes Dr. Susan Foster and Ron & Cindy Rossiter for their commitment to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios
Nearly 40 accomplished alumni and friends of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios recognized for their dedication
| Indianapolis
Indianapolis Campus recognizes Carla Baker and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Indiana for their commitment to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios.
Grace Horizon, in partnership with Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Anderson, celebrated the first graduates of the I Rise Workforce Development Program, a trauma-informed initiative empowering survivors of violence and exploitation to build confidence, job skills, and brighter futures.
| Muncie
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Muncie will celebrate the installation of Designed by the Public, a striking new sculptural installation by internationally acclaimed architect Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO.
| Evansville
Check out all the locations you can learn more about Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios
| Bloomington
As one of Indiana’s most respected entrepreneurs, Bender will share his entrepreneurial journey across five decades
| Lafayette
This year’s turnout highlighted both the strong interest from students and the importance of giving them hands-on exposure to career opportunities in law enforcement, corrections, legal services, and more.
| South Bend
Groundbreaking collaboration connects education with industry to create a robust talent pipeline and drive economic growth across the state.
This new scholarship is designed to support students who face financial challenges as they pursue career-focused education.
| Lafayette
Program provides tuition support and hands-on training to meet regional workforce needs
| Gary
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| Indianapolis
The generous gift will enhance hands-on learning for students in the Homeland Security and Public Safety program.
| New Castle
New on-campus classroom opens at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios’s Henry County site, led by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios graduates and serving local families with high-quality care.
| South Bend
Career-Ready Skills in Business, Supply Chain & IT
| Indianapolis
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.
| Indianapolis
"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.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Evansville
Build Together, Learn Together: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Evansville has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to create opportunities to combine affordable housing with hands-on workforce development.
| Fort Wayne
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios's 10th President Dr. Marty Pollio visited the Fort Wayne campus on Aug. 20 to listen and learn about life at the College.
| Indianapolis
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.
| Indianapolis
Online students often miss out on the social and engagement opportunities of traditional campus life. Recognizing this gap, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis student Matthew Lum founded an online student organization to foster community among remote learners. Open to all Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios students, the organization prioritizes peer support, accountability, and mental well-being.
| Indianapolis
The 2025-26 vice president of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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.
| Evansville
Learn more about Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios's CDL Program
| Indianapolis
Magnim Apou Alemo’s journey as a Lilly Scholar at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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.
| Indianapolis
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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¢¹½ÊÓƵios instructor Colton Pedro and teaching artist Ash Robinson, the ARTFORCE 2025 program blended college-level art instruction with real-world creative entrepreneurship.
New program introduces community, technical college students to career opportunities in military, public service
| Indianapolis
The Lilly Scholars at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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¢¹½ÊÓƵios in this short video.
| Indianapolis
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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¢¹½ÊÓƵios’s commitment to workforce development and community connections.
| Terre Haute
The Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) and Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios proudly celebrate the success of 8 students who completed Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios’s welding program, as part of a collaborative re-entry initiative.
| Indianapolis
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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.
| Indianapolis
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.”
| Fort Wayne
Indiana TRIO has awarded two Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Fort Wayne students with scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year.
Expanding Healthcare Pathways for Students
| Muncie
Innovative, multi-modal therapy model puts connection and creativity at the heart of neurodivergent care
| Lafayette
Public invited to attend free event focused on community mental health and recovery after loss.
| Evansville
Registered with Department of Labor
| Bloomington
Attendees can learn about training for careers in the growing microelectronics industry with hands-on activities
| Indianapolis
High School Students Join Immersive, Career-Building Experience
| South Bend
Aims to Strengthen Indiana’s Tech Workforce
| Indianapolis
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.
$50,000 grant will enhance the College’s ability to serve students in its growing welding program.
| South Bend
Generous Donors Support Education
| Terre Haute
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Terre Haute and the Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) recently celebrated the successful completion of TechQuest, a new week-long summer camp designed to introduce rising 8th-grade students to high-demand career pathways.
| Indianapolis
In this Student Voices, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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.
| Indianapolis
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios biotechnology student Hamsou Iro shares how the Lilly Scholars at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios scholarships transformed her educational journey, covering tuition and opening doors to pharmaceutical career opportunities. Watch her inspiring story to learn how Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios’s affordable programs and hands-on learning can help you achieve your STEM goals.
| Indianapolis
When Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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.
| South Bend
Get prepared for careers in this field.
| Indianapolis
Marion County high school students participating in The Patachou Foundation’s summer Food Fellowship program can now earn college credit through Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios’s School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management.
| Muncie
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Muncie has been awarded the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) designation, which recognizes Indiana postsecondary institutions that provide outstanding support to U.S. military-affiliated students, including veterans, active-duty service members and their families.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Anderson has been awarded the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) designation.
| Terre Haute
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Terre Haute been awarded the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) designation, which recognizes Indiana postsecondary institutions that provide outstanding support to U.S. military-affiliated students, including veterans, active-duty service members and their families.
| Bloomington
The campus won the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana award presented by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs
| Indianapolis
For the last seven years, Barbara Hall's warm greetings welcomed students, faculty, staff, and visitors each morning at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis' North Meridian Center. Now, the campus prepares to bid farewell as she begins her retirement.
| Fort Wayne
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Fort Wayne is partnering with Manchester University to offer a new seamless transfer pathway.
| Evansville
Nearly 5,000 children served during the last 22 years
Partnering with Carver Community Organization
| Bloomington
Khan, a first-generation college graduate, built a strong academic foundation, gained leadership skills, and earned multiple honors and scholarships along the way
| Bloomington
Khan is the only student from Indiana to receive the $55,000 per year award from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
| Indianapolis
Visual communications student, Liam Hargreaves, is a graphic design intern at Indianapolis Public Library who is working hard to merge his passions into a career. He shares how he is able to juggle his life as an Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios student, intern, and multidisciplinary visual artist.
| Indianapolis
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis' Office of Student Life hosted a Tie Dye Spirit Day to celebrate the first week of summer classes.
| South Bend
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Graduate Celebrates New Career With La Casa De Amistad
| South Bend
PTK Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios SBE Names New President, Chapter Vice President, and Executive Secretary
| South Bend
Beta Alpha Chapter Honors Hard Work of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios South Bend/Elkhart PTK Chapter
| Bloomington
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education recognized the campus and a student for outstanding achievements in culinary arts, fire sciences, and information technology
| Fort Wayne
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County announces the Spring 2025 Dean's List!
| Muncie
Students from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios’s Human Services Group Process and Skills (HUMS 206) course recently completed a series of group sessions with justice-involved individuals at Delaware County Community Corrections (DCCC).
| Fort Wayne
A certificate from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Fort Wayne isn't the only credential Rayyan Hassan got this year. The 2025 grad also received her high school diploma. She tells us how dual enrollment gave her confidence for the future in this Q and A.
| Indianapolis
After nearly three transformative decades at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios, Chef Jeff Bricker is hanging up his apron—but not before leaving an indelible mark on the college, its students, and Indiana’s culinary scene. From his humble beginnings as a first-gen student to leading the creation of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios’s state-of-the-art culinary school, Bricker’s story is one of passion, persistence, and purpose.
| Terre Haute
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios celebrated another successful year of student support with its 25th Annual Scholarship Scramble, held on May 16, 2025, at Idle Creek Golf Course.
| Indianapolis
Featuring inspirational quotes, clever puns, and artistic designs, these caps reflect the unique stories and hard work of our Ivy Indy graduates.
| Indianapolis
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios diesel instructor Chris Cox is heading back to South Sudan, using his skills to train locals to build life-changing, basic utility vehicles from the ground up. From dirt tracks in Texas to classrooms in Africa, discover how Cox blends global service, education, and engineering to drive real-world impact.
| Indianapolis
As Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis welcomes its new dean, we spoke with Dr. Diana Shenefield about her vision for the School of Nursing, her commitment to teaching and training future health care professionals, and key initiatives she plans to implement.
| Bloomington
Cooper, Radiation Therapy graduate, found her success by choosing Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios
| Bloomington
Participants will gain hands-on experience in the emerging microelectronics industry
| Fort Wayne
On May 9, 2025, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County celebrated the newest class of alumni and honored faculty.
New program supports career growth and childcare workforce development
our-day camp will offer look at smart manufacturing careers
| Indianapolis
In the third installment of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis’ Student Voices series, Jayla Hodge reflects on her journey from self-doubt to rediscovering her passion for art and design through Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios’s Visual Communications program. Her story underscores how embracing failure and academic redirection can lead to unexpected opportunities, career clarity, and renewed purpose in pursuing creative ambitions.
| Fort Wayne
Just over a year after stepping away from college, Jennifer Brykett is back—taking the stage as this year’s Student Commencement Speaker for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County. Her college journey was met with several challenges, including a cancer diagnosis, but ultimately, she made the decision to try.
| Terre Haute
On Thursday, May 8, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Terre Haute/Greencastle proudly celebrated the achievements of 1,620 graduates during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony at Indiana State University’s Hulman Center.
| Muncie
Outstanding Students are nominated by the faculty of their respective schools based on academic achievement, perseverance, and positive contributions both in and out of the classroom.
| Indianapolis
Nearly 950 graduates participated in May 1 Commencement Ceremony at Corteva Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
| Bloomington
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Bloomington’s Center for Lifelong Learning announces new and returning youth summer camps, scholarships available
Outstanding students are selected by their school’s faculty in recognition of their academic excellence, determination, and meaningful impact both inside and outside the classroom.
| Fort Wayne
Dr. JoAnne Alvarez is the new vice chancellor of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Kosciusko County site. Read more about her work experience and goals for the campus.
| Bloomington
The fundraising event will be held at The Yellowwood restaurant and patio at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Bloomington to celebrate the School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management graduates
| Fort Wayne
What started as a bet with her mom became the first step in a life-changing journey. Despite setbacks and a few unexpected turns, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Fort Wayne grad Brenda Romero is crossing the stage with a psychology degree and big plans for what’s next.
Pollio will lead Indiana’s largest postsecondary institution and workforce engine starting July 1
| Muncie
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Muncie-Henry County continues its commitment to community engagement
| Indianapolis
Meet Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis’ 2025 Student Commencement Speaker Luke Miller, an early childhood education graduate.
| Bloomington
Students will cross the stage as they step into new careers or transfer to four-year colleges
| Indianapolis
The Indianapolis community gathered at the Conference Center and Culinary Institute on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis campus to celebrate literacy and student success at Indy Reads for its annual fundraising breakfast, “Unlocking Our Potential.”
| Indianapolis
Hosted by the Office of Student Life, the event honored 18 student organizations and 29 individuals whose leadership, dedication, and spirit shaped the campus experience this year.
| Fort Wayne
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Fort Wayne and NEINFAME sign ten high school students in their fifth cohort. See photos from the event.
| Indianapolis
Charles House, program chair of welding technology and assistant professor at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis, contributes "The World of Welding Education" to the April 2025 Issue of the AWS Welding Journal.
| Fort Wayne
As an exchange student from Ukraine, Anastasiia Fomina only planned to stay in Indiana for 10 months. Four years later, she's getting a degree from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Fort Wayne. She shares her journey and hopes for the new future she hadn't planned.
| Indianapolis
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Building Construction Management (BCOM) student and veteran Dawson Leyes is an intern with Pepper Construction on the Indy Reimagined project, merging classroom skills and field experience to shape a campus that empowers future generations.
| Indianapolis
With Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios as “the big brother he never had,” Martin Turman, a 2025 graduate, is turning his entrepreneurial vision into a reality—one meal, one connection, and one life at a time.
| Indianapolis
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis honored 32 high schools for their role in expanding dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities, which served 12,826 students and saved $12.2 million in tuition this year. Keynote speaker Ron Sandlin, deputy chief strategy officer for the Indiana Department of Education, shared his first-gen college journey, while educators highlighted success stories—including IPS’ 40% enrollment jump and students earning associate degrees before graduation.
| Indianapolis
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Indianapolis and Pathways to Careers hosted Indy high school students at SOMOS Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios, offering campus tours, student panels, and a resource fair to explore academic pathways and foster community connections.
| Richmond
Richmond campus raises $37,691 in support of students and programs on annual day of giving
| Terre Haute
More than 40 local high school students competed in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios’s annual welding contest on April 10.
Distinguished Regional Officer Award
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