Ivy Tech Community College Celebrating Success: Our Fourth Annual Ivy Tech Day 

On April 21, Hoosiers will salute our Madison campus, our students, and countless stories that make Ivy Tech special to Indiana

MADISON, Ind. – In the last three years on Ivy Tech Day, Ivy Tech Community College supporters from around the state have donated more than $1 million to support students in their academic journey. On April 21, we will be sharing stories of how those donations impact our students and make a difference in the Madison community.

Our fourth annual Ivy Tech Day will give everyone a chance to celebrate our students’ successes while supporting Indiana’s next generation workforce. For 24 hours, starting at midnight April 21, alumni, faculty, staff, donors, and community leaders can contribute to our many opportunities ahead. 

In the last three years, more than $32,000 has been raised locally for supporting new scholarships, innovative programs, and unique educational opportunities. In 2025, donors statewide generously committed 2,800 gifts that led to more than $483,000 being raised, bringing our three-year total to more than $1 million.

Ivy Tech Madison will mark the day with a mayoral proclamation recognizing the impact of Ivy Tech in our community, followed by a special luncheon featuring employee supporters and student ambassadors who will share firsthand how philanthropy is changing lives on our campus.

Ivy Tech contributes nearly $4 billion annually to Indiana’s economy. More than 4 of 5 graduates stay in Indiana to pursue their careers, and 87 percent carry no student debt when they exit Ivy Tech. Ivy Tech offers more than 70 programs, which are aligned to Indiana’s economic and workforce needs.

“Indiana communities rely on Ivy Tech to produce a workforce that will support their community workforce needs for decades to come,” said Marty Pollio, president, Ivy Tech Community College. “We are excited to join hands with our friends and supporters to grow what we’ve started.”

Contributing to Ivy Tech Day is easy. Starting at midnight on April 21, anyone can give for 24 hours at ivytech.edu/giveday. Alumni and friends can set up matching gifts, become social ambassadors, and visit local community partners on Ivy Tech Day. 

“Ivy Tech Day is a big moment each year for everyone associated with our campus. Our community is committed to coming together to support our students, celebrate our alumni, and enhance our impact in Madison,” said Dr. Amanda Harsin, chancellor, Ivy Tech Madison. 

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.