Columbus

Join our LIVESTREAM for a day of fun entertainment at Ivy Tech Columbus as we showcase various programs and behind the scene looks, student highlights, music from a local band, and much more! 


Link to Ivy Tech Columbus YouTube Channel for livestream: youtube.com/@ivytechcolumbus 





About the Columbus Campus

Ivy Tech Columbus serves the communities of Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, and Shelby counties with more than 30 academic programs in high-demand career areas, including aviation, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, business, education, healthcare, and information technology. With more than 10,000 students enrolled across its six-county service area, Ivy Tech Columbus prepares students to enter the workforce or continue their education at a four-year institution.

Moravec Hall, the main Ivy Tech Columbus campus building located at the AirPark Columbus College Campus, provides state-of-the-art learning experiences in a modern higher-education facility built for the 21st century. It features simulation labs to help train students, including a full surgical operating room, a flight simulator, and an information technology data center. Students learn through hands-on experiences that mirror those of the careers for which they train.


Supporting Students

The Ivy Tech Foundation has established scholarships to support students who face unexpected issues or emergency situations. The scholarships are funded through gifts from thoughtful donors and can help students stay enrolled. Students who have received emergency aid scholarships have needed help getting their vehicle fixed, paying an unexpected bill, and other unforeseen circumstances. 

The money raised through Ivy Tech Day will be used to strengthen our resources to support our Student needs. These barrier-busting dollars help our students make it across the graduation finish line and onto reaching their academic goals.


Community Supporters 

  • Viewpoint Books, bookmobile at the Columbus campus


  • Swine & Dine, ticketed wine tasting: ticket link HERE



  • White River Broadcasting, Ivy Tech Day promotions




Matching and challenge gifts will be used to strengthen our campus barrier-busting dollars!

Thank you to our Matching & Challenge Donors:

  • Jodi & Mike Engelstad
  • Jesse Brand & Geri Handley
  • Dr. Steven Combs
  • Ivy Tech Columbus Service Area Board of Trustees


In celebration of Ivy Tech Day, Mayor Ferdon of Columbus will be doing a proclamation and turning the Robert N. Stewart Bridge Green for Ivy Tech Day.


$2,000
Columbus Campus $10,000 Match
When $2,000 has been received to the Columbus Campus, an additional $2,000 will be matched. When $3,000 has been received to the Columbus Campus, an additional $3,000 will be matched. When $5,000 has been received to the Columbus Campus, an additional $5,000 will be matched. All thanks to Jodi and Mike Engelstad!
$2,000 Goal
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Event
Presidents' Chancellor Challenge - Campus Board of Trustees!
Ivy Tech Community College President Sue Ellspermann and Ivy Tech Foundation President Courtney have issued a statewide Campus Board of Trustees Challenge! They challenge each campus to reach 100% Campus Board of Trustees participation! Help us #GrowIvyGrow!
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Presidents' Chancellor Challenge - Go Green, Go Ivy! Student Engagement Challenge
The Presidents challenge all Ivy Tech students to go green on Ivy Tech Day through this spirited challenge, showing us what Ivy Tech Day looks like on your campus by posting on social media using #ITDSGA2025 and #GrowIvyGrow!
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Presidents' Chancellor Challenge - Employee Giving!
Ivy Tech Community College President Sue Ellspermann and Ivy Tech Foundation President Courtney have issued a statewide Employee Giving Challenge! Let's see each campus shine and show how many employees believe in our mission! #Give2Ivy #GrowIvyGrow
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Presidents' Chancellor Challenge - Presidents' 10% Challenge
Get ready to level up and increase giving on Ivy Tech Day through the Presidents’ 10% Challenge! Each campus that increases the total amount raised by at least 10% will receive additional funding!
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Presidents' Chancellor Challenge - Traveling Chancellor Challenge!
President Sue Ellspermann and President Courtney Roberts have issued the Traveling Chancellor Challenge! A campus can win this challenge by sharing creative social media content and using #ChancellorChallenge2025!
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