Fourth Annual Ivy Tech Day Set for April 21

The day gives everyone a chance to celebrate student successes while supporting Indiana’s next generation workforce.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - In the last three years, 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 Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg/Batesville communities.

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 $27,127 has been raised for Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg/Batesville, supporting scholarships for dual enrollment students. 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 contributes nearly $4 billion annually to Indiana’s economy, including $42.2 million in communities served by Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg/Batesville. 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 Lawrenceburg, Batesville and the surrounding communities,” said Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg/Batesville Chancellor Mark Graver.

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 million 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.