Hoosier Generosity in Ivy Tech Campaign Will Have Significant Impact on Students, State

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Foundation’s Invest IN Ivy Tech campaign to boost statewide support for students, workforce development, infrastructure, and future programs

EVANSVILLE, IN – Ivy Tech Community College has announced that $340 million has been raised through the generosity of 14,000 donors who have invested in Ivy Tech over the past five years. The Ivy Tech Foundation recently wrapped up its first–ever comprehensive fundraising campaign – a five-year statewide effort called Invest IN Ivy Tech. The campaign focused on creating an impact on Ivy Tech students, communities, and the state.

The campaign concluded during the 60th anniversary of the founding of Ivy Tech. The Evansville Campus raised $16,177,021, exceeding its goal by more than $4 million. Funding is earmarked for student scholarships and related support, workforce development, infrastructure, and next-generation programs.

“A significant portion of the funds raised in Evansville will be dedicated to create new scholarships, enhance wrap around services, and support program growth,” said Ivy Tech Evansville Chancellor Daniela Vidal. “Through these scholarships and student supports, numerous deserving students from diverse backgrounds are provided with access to higher education. Investing in the right programs and staying relevant to our workforce needs helps us achieve our goal of Ivy Tech as a first choice.”

“We would like to thank donors to this campaign for their confidence in the work of Ivy Tech,” Vidal added. “I believe our community and its leaders are very aware of the contributions of Ivy Tech to the communities in our 10-county region, and we appreciate everyone’s support.”

Donors to the campaign included alumni who have benefitted from their Ivy Tech education, community partners who embrace the value Ivy Tech delivers to their area, and faculty and staff who believe in the mission and vision of the College. The funds raised do not go toward operational expenses and help the College maintain its low tuition – the lowest in the state.

“Along with the generous support of the Indiana General Assembly, thousands of individuals and organizations, our alumni, and our communities have collectively ensured we have the resources to make Ivy Tech the best community college possible,” Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann said.

Funds are already being used to enhance opportunities for students and build stronger communities in Indiana. The College has expanded its nursing program and now produces more graduates with associate degrees in nursing than any college in the U.S., helping to ensure health care facilities and patients have the support they need. In Evansville, this expansion is underway with a new hands-on laboratory space under development, and an increase in faculty for the program.

Other highlights from the Evansville campus campaign include:
Launching of the Old National Bank K-14 Partnership and the IMPACCT Ivy Scholars Program, as well as the 2022 debut of the Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program.

Detailed results from the Invest IN Ivy Tech campaign can be found in our new report.

Ivy Tech contributes to the lives of students and our communities in numerous ways:

  • Eight of ten students who graduate from Ivy Tech do so without student debt.
  • Ivy Tech graduates more nurses with associate degrees than any college in the nation, and most stay in Indiana to pursue their careers.
  • The College contributes to 1 of every 70 jobs across Indiana.
  • Ivy Tech awards more than 40,000 credentials and certifications each year, and nearly all who graduate – 93 percent – stay in the Hoosier State.

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