Terre Haute | Greencastle, Ind. – For the more than 8,700 students attending Ivy Tech Terre Haute/Greencastle, one day can make a difference. On April 8, Ivy Tech Terre Haute/Greencastle 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 West Central Indiana’s workforce and economy.
"Ivy Tech Day is a celebration of the students, alumni, and employers we serve," said Lea Anne Crooks, Ph.D., chancellor of Ivy Tech Terre Haute/Greencastle. "Every dollar raised directly impacts our students by providing scholarships, career training, and resources to help them succeed. We are excited to see the community rally together in support of student success and economic growth in West Central Indiana."
Ivy Tech alumni contribute 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.
Ivy Tech Terre Haute/Greencastle continues to see growth, experiencing a 16% increase in enrollment and a 24% increase in completions since 2019-20. This growth trajectory makes the college’s request for the Indiana legislature to fund a new building for the Terre Haute campus even more critical. Ivy Tech has proposed a $67 million investment to transform the main campus in Terre Haute, impacting nearly all workforce-aligned programs offered at Ivy Tech Terre Haute.
“On April 8, the community can show the state’s elected officials what Ivy Tech means to our region. Investing in Ivy Tech is an investment in the economic vitality of West Central Indiana,” added Chancellor Crooks. “Ivy Tech is the workforce engine for our current industry partners and a key attraction for industries considering West Central Indiana as their next home.”
How to Participate
Supporting Ivy Tech Terre Haute/Greencastle 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. For a list of local partners, visit bit.ly/ivytechdayth.
Last year, Ivy Tech Terre Haute/Greencastle raised more than $32,000 for student scholarships, wraparound supports and programs on Ivy Tech Day. Statewide, the annual day of giving raised more than $400,000 for Ivy Tech students across Indiana.
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, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a 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.
