COLUMBUS, Ind. – One day can make a difference for the over 10,000 enrolled students in the Ivy Tech Columbus service area. On April 8, the local campus will join Ivy Tech Community College’s 19 other locations 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 state’s workforce and economy.
“Every dollar raised directly impacts our students by providing scholarships, career training, and resources to help them succeed. Communities in the Columbus Service Area, including in Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, and Shelby counties, rally together to support student success and economic growth,” said Ivy Tech Columbus Chancellor Dr. Steven Combs.
Donations to the Ivy Tech Columbus service area 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 Day.
Last year, Ivy Tech Columbus raised over $13,000 for student scholarships, wraparound supports, and programs on Ivy Tech Day. The annual day of giving raised more than $400,000 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 in Indiana.
