FORT WAYNE – On April 8, Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County 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 northeast Indiana’s workforce and economy, according to a news release from Ivy Tech.
"Ivy Tech Day is a celebration of the students, alumni and employers we serve," said Dr. Kim Barnett-Johnson, chancellor, Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County. "Every dollar raised directly impacts our students by providing scholarships, career training and resources to help them succeed. We are excited to see the northeast Indiana community rally together in support of student success and economic growth."
Supporting Ivy Tech Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne raised more than $11,000 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 the state.
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, the release states.