For the more than 4,000 students attending Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Richmond, one day can make a difference. On April 8, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Richmond will join Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios’s 19 campuses across Indiana in celebrating Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Day, a 24-hour fundraising event dedicated to student success, scholarships, and transformative programs. Community members, alumni, faculty, staff, and donors are encouraged to participate and support the students shaping the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Richmond service area’s workforce and economy.
"Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Day is a celebration of the students, alumni, and employers we serve," said Chad Bolser, chancellor, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Richmond. "Every dollar raised directly impacts our students by providing scholarships, career training, and resources to help them succeed. We are excited to see our communities rally together in support of student success and economic growth in Fayette, Randolph, Rush, Union, and Wayne counties.”
– Chad Bolser, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Richmond Chancellor
How to Participate
Supporting Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Richmond is easy. Donations can be made at starting at midnight on April 8. Supporters can also set up a matching gift, become a social ambassador or visit local community partners participating in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Day.
Last year, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Richmond raised more than $25,000 for student scholarships, wraparound supports and programs on Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Day. The annual day of giving raised more than $400,000 for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios students across Indiana.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios contributes nearly $4 billion annually to Indiana’s economy, with over 80% of graduates remaining in the state. In 2023-24, the College awarded more than 46,000 credentials—nearly half of all postsecondary credentials in Indiana.Ìý
About Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios is Indiana’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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.
