$1 Million Prize Honors Colleges Achieving Strong Student Results, Both in College and After Graduation
WASHINGTON D.C., October 28, 2025 – Today, the Aspen Institute named Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1…
$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.