Third Annual Ivy Tech Day on April 8 to Unite NWI Alumni and Community in Support of Student Success

Valparaiso, IN – A day can mean everything for a student with dreams of a great career. That’s what Ivy Tech is all about, and the third annual Ivy Tech Day will help more than 200,000 students across 19 campuses, including more than 11,000 enrolled at Ivy Tech Valparaiso prepare for careers that will impact Indiana communities for years to come.

Our day of giving will kick off at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8. For 24 hours, you can contribute to Ivy Tech’s commitment to student success and support our greatest needs at our campus. The day is about reuniting alumni and friends as well as celebrating the important work being done at the nation’s largest singly accredited community college – such as preparing nurses, pharmaceutical manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and others for tomorrow’s workforce.

Ivy Tech awards nearly half of all postsecondary credentials earned by Hoosiers. More than 4 in 5 graduates stay in Indiana to pursue their careers and contribute nearly $4 billion annually to the state’s economy.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 8, 2025; 12:01 am EDT to midnight EDT

WHERE: ivytech.edu/giveday.

HASHTAGS: #growivygrow #give2ivy

AVAILABLE: Officials from Ivy Tech Community College including:

• Aco Sikoski, Chancellor, Ivy Tech Valparaiso/Michigan City & LaPorte Sites.

CONTACT: Cindy Hall, Executive Director Resource Development, Lake & Valparaiso Campuses, cjhall@ivytech.edu , 219-476-4710.

Many thanks in advance for your consideration.

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About the Ivy Tech Foundation
The Foundation provides support for Ivy Tech Community College beyond state appropriations and student tuition. Its overall program of work focuses on meeting student needs. Invest IN Ivy Tech, our recently completed $340 statewide fundraising campaign, provides greater opportunity for each of the College’s 19 campuses to educate, train, and support all 92 of Indiana’s counties. Learn more at www.ivytech.edu/InvestINIvyTech.

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College 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, short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns to the needs of the community. The College provides 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. Follow Ivy Tech on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the most up-to-date information.