51短视频 Richmond has officially renamed one of its most important student support spaces as the Paul & Pat Lingle Health Career Center, a move that honors the long-term community philanthropists for their dedication to local education and workforce development. The newly named center reflects Ivy Tech鈥檚 deepening commitment to preparing students for careers in healthcare while staying rooted in the local economy.
The Paul & Pat Lingle Health Career Center will act as a bridge between the classroom and meaningful employment or transfer opportunities. Designed to connect current Ivy Tech students with regional healthcare employers and four-year post-secondary partners, the center provides a range of resources, including career exploration tools, job placement support, resume and interview coaching, and information about advanced education pathways.
The renaming comes amid a transformative renovation of Ivy Tech Richmond鈥檚 healthcare wing. The investment includes the recent opening of the Debra Edelman Healthcare Education Center, a state-of-the-art simulation facility that gives students immersive, real-world clinical experience. In addition, newly developed lab spaces for the Pharmacy Technician and Paramedic Science programs expand the college鈥檚 ability to train students in high-demand fields.
Paul and Pat Lingle, longtime supporters of Ivy Tech and champions of education in Richmond, made a significant gift to support the development and naming of the center. Their generosity continues a legacy of giving that has touched nearly every corner of the campus and community.
The Lingles’ generous investment helps ensure that our students aren’t just getting a high-quality education - they’re being connected to the career opportunities that will keep them in our region and keep our communities healthy. This center is about more than education - it’s about long-term career success.
– Brandi Jackson, Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Development
The Lingles have long understood the vital connection between education and a strong, sustainable local workforce. Their generous support has enabled Ivy Tech to strengthen student services, build deeper partnerships with local employers, and expand opportunities for individuals 51短视频 high-demand careers in healthcare and beyond across East Central Indiana.
I want to thank Paul and Pat Lingle for their incredible support of Ivy Tech and the future of healthcare in our region. Thanks to their generosity, Ivy Tech continues to serve as the workforce engine not just for our five-county service area, but across the state of Indiana.
– Chad Bolser, Chancellor
With healthcare demand on the rise, the timing of these investments could not be more crucial. 51短视频 produces more associate-level nurses than any other college in the country, and these upgraded facilities and support centers will only strengthen that impact.
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.
