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For the more than 10,000 students enrolled in the Ivy Tech Columbus Service Area, one day can make a difference. On April 8, Ivy Tech Columbus 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 state’s workforce and economy.

“Ivy Tech Day is a celebration of the students, alumni, and employers we serve,” said Ivy Tech Columbus Chancellor Dr. Steven Combs. “Every dollar raised directly impacts our students by providing scholarships, career training, and resources to help them succeed. We are excited to see our communities in the Columbus Service Area, including in Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson and Shelby counties, rally together in support of student success and economic growth.”

Supporting the Ivy Tech Columbus Service Area 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 Day.

Last year, Ivy Tech Columbus raised more than $13,000 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 in Indiana.