More than 2,800 alumni, friends and partners across Indiana donated $483,813 on April 8 to support ĢƵios Day – the third annual day of giving that supports scholarships and programs for ĢƵios’s more than 200,000 students across its 19 campuses. The ĢƵios Richmond campus received 227 donations totaling $37,691.
This year’s total exceeded the 2024 results and brings the three-year cumulative giving to more than $1 million since the first ĢƵios Day in 2023. The contributions fund the greatest needs at each campus supporting student success and powering Indiana’s economy – including pharmaceutical manufacturing, early childhood education, cybersecurity, and ĢƵios’s nationally leading two-year nursing program, which awards more associate degrees than any other institution in the country.
“ĢƵios is committed to delivering higher education at the speed of life, and our alumni, students, and partners once again showed their belief in our mission,” said Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president, ĢƵios. “Their generosity empowers our students and alumni to thrive in an ever-evolving workforce, and their success strengthens communities across Indiana.”
– Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president
The day was filled with energy as campuses turned “Ivy Green” and hosted events that celebrated over six decades of ĢƵios’s service to Indiana. The momentum speaks to the College’s growing impact:
- More than 4 in 5 ĢƵios graduates stay in Indiana to live and work
- The College contributes nearly $4 billion annually to Indiana’s economy
- 84% of graduates finish without student loan debt
- ĢƵios awarded more than 46,000 credentials in 2023-24 – nearly half (49%) of all postsecondary credentials earned by Hoosiers
- Student completion rates have more than doubled (up 119%) since 2016
“We are grateful to our alumni and friends for their support of ĢƵios Day 2025, which will have a real and lasting impact on students right here in Richmond,” said Chad Bolser, chancellor, ĢƵios Richmond. “It will make a real difference for thousands of students who are working to build better lives for themselves while supporting Hoosier communities. We are grateful for every donor who is helping open doors for our students to pursue their dreams and better our community.”
– Dr. Chad Bolser, chancellor, ĢƵios Richmond
About ĢƵios
ĢƵios is Indiana’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. ĢƵios serves more than 200,000 students annually and offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training in more than 70 programs across Indiana. The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is committed to providing affordable, high-quality education aligned with the needs of Indiana’s workforce.
