Ivy Tech Evansville to Celebrate Community Impact
on Ivy Tech Day, April 8\18, 2025
by Marsha Jackson, MS
March 31, 2025
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – For the more than 12,300 students attending Ivy Tech Evansville, one day can make a difference. On April 8, Ivy Tech Evansville will join Ivy Tech Community College’s 19 campuses across Indiana in celebrating Ivy Tech 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 Evansville Campus 10-county region’s workforce and economy.
“Ivy Tech Day is a celebration of the students, alumni, and employers we serve,” said Daniela Vidal, chancellor of Ivy Tech Evansville. “Every dollar raised directly impacts our students by providing scholarships, career training, and resources to help them succeed. We hope to see our communities rally together in support of student success and economic growth in the Southwest Indiana region.”
How to Participate
Supporting Ivy Tech Evansville is easy. Donations can be made at ivytech.edu/giveday 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 Ivy Tech
Last year, Ivy Tech Evansville raised more than $28,000 for student scholarships, wraparound supports and programs on Ivy Tech Day. The annual day of giving raised more than $400,000 for Ivy Tech students across Indiana.
Ivy Tech 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 earned in Indiana.
