On Ivy Tech Day, Hoosiers can support Evansville students pursuing “Higher Education at the Speed of Life”
Evansville, Ind. — For a student attending college, a day can mean everything. In fact, a day can change the life of someone building their future. At midnight on April 23, the Ivy Tech Foundation will kick off Ivy Tech Day, the College’s second annual day of giving, to help Ivy Tech Community College’s more than 190,000 students — including those studying at Ivy Tech Evansville — prepare for graduation day and a better every day after.
For 24 hours, alumni, faculty, staff, donors, community leaders and all who care about breaking down barriers to higher education can contribute to Ivy Tech’s mission of preparing Hoosiers for today’s – and tomorrow’s – workforce.
Ivy Tech Day aims to generate resources and create opportunities for communities, as well as reunite and reconnect alumni and friends of Ivy Tech with the important work happening at Indiana’s largest postsecondary institution and engine of workforce development.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated in Ivy Tech Day last year and look forward to this year’s celebration on April 23, hoping for an even greater impact on our students’ lives,” said Ivy Tech Evansville Chancellor Daniela Vidal. “Our campus is doing amazing work, and Ivy Tech has grown to be the largest community college of its kind in the U.S. Students are receiving unique, personal instruction that prepares them for their careers, and Ivy Tech Day will help us continue making an impact in our community.”
As part of Ivy Tech Day celebrations, the Evansville campus is hosting a range of engaging activities and initiatives throughout the region. The community is invited to join Ivy Tech Evansville and “Go Green” to honor Ivy Tech’s impact. Businesses and organizations are asked to illuminate their spaces in green lights and help to encourage donations.
Funds raised on Ivy Tech Day will support the college’s Helping Hands Fund, providing vital emergency aid for students in need. “By rallying community support, we aim to empower our students to overcome financial obstacles and pursue their educational goals with confidence,” said Vidal.
Ivy Tech President Dr. Sue Ellspermann said Ivy Tech has been a part of the fabric of Indiana for more than 60 years. “Nearly 1 million Hoosiers have completed degrees, courses and credentials supporting successful careers and upward mobility while improving the prosperity of our state,” she said. “If you’ve been treated at an Indiana hospital, driven a car assembled in Indiana, or have a young person who graduated high school with dual credit, you’ve likely benefitted from Ivy Tech. Ivy Tech Day is an opportunity for all Hoosiers to help us deliver ‘Higher Education at the Speed of Life’ and meet our students’ most pressing needs.”
Ivy Tech contributes nearly $4 billion annually to Indiana’s economy, including a net impact of $3.6 billion from alumni working across the state. More than 40,000 degrees, certificates and certifications are awarded annually, and 93 percent of graduates stay in Indiana to pursue their careers. More than 40 percent of Ivy Tech students are the first in their families to attend college, and 25 percent are students of color.
Anyone interested in contributing to Ivy Tech Day can do so at ivytech.edu/giveday starting at 12:01 a.m. ET on April 23. Alumni and friends are invited to participate in a variety of other ways, including setting up a matching gift, becoming a social ambassador, and visiting local community partners on Ivy Tech Day. The inaugural Ivy Tech Day in 2023 inspired 2,032 gifts raising more than $243,000.
