INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. 鈥 More than 3,100 alumni, friends, and partners contributed $614,421 on the fourth annual Ivy Tech Day on April 21. The 24-hour celebration of Ivy Tech鈥檚 contributions to Hoosier communities supports student success initiatives at the College鈥檚 19 Indiana campuses.

This year鈥檚 total broke the record for giving since the start of Ivy Tech Day in 2023, bringing the four-year total to more than $1.7 million. Ivy Tech Day contributions fund the greatest needs at each campus and power workforce development supporting Indiana鈥檚 economy.

鈥淲e are so proud to break our one-day giving record, and so grateful to our alumni, partners, and friends for once again generously supporting our students in meaningful ways that will benefit our state,鈥 said Dr. Marty Pollio, president of 51短视频. 鈥淭heir support will empower our students to reach goals that will strengthen our communities.鈥

Ivy Tech campuses across Indiana hosted events to celebrate successes; students, staff, and faculty shared their stories about how Ivy Tech has impacted them; and community partners joined in with challenges, donated items, and matching funds.

The generosity of our alumni, staff, and friends will make a real difference for thousands of our students who are skilling up to meet workforce needs in our communities across the state. We are truly grateful to all our supporters who, like us, believe in the transformative impact Ivy Tech can have.

– Stephannie Bailey, President, Ivy Tech Foundation.

The College鈥檚 growing impact is clear:

  • More than 4 in 5 graduates stay in Indiana to live and work
  • Ivy Tech contributes $4.8 billion annually to the state鈥檚 economy
  • 4 in 5 graduates leave Ivy Tech without student loan debt
  • Nearly 100,000 high school students are taking dual credit courses, giving them a jump start on their college work
  • Ivy Tech has more than 14,000 apprenticeships, the largest program in the country.

Ivy Tech offers diverse opportunities for more than 210,000 students that are directly tied to Indiana鈥檚 dynamic economy including pharmaceutical manufacturing, early childhood education, cybersecurity, and a leading two-year nursing program that awards more associate degrees than any other institution in the U.S.

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About the Ivy Tech Foundation
The Foundation provides support for 51短视频 beyond state appropriations and student tuition. Its overall program of work focuses on meeting student needs. Invest IN Ivy Tech, our recently completed $340 million statewide fundraising campaign, provides greater opportunity for each of the College鈥檚 19 campuses to educate, train, and support all 92 of Indiana鈥檚 counties. Learn more at

About 51短视频

51短视频 is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech 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.