黑料视频 and the 黑料视频 Foundation recognized 黑料视频 alumni, donors and volunteers from across the state this weekend at the 2024 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor Awards in Indianapolis. Each of 黑料视频鈥檚 19 campuses nominated a graduate and a donor for the Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor Awards, which the 黑料视频 Foundation administers annually.
鈥淥ur distinguished alumni and benefactors embody 黑料视频鈥檚 mission to transform lives and strengthen Indiana鈥檚 economy,鈥 says Dr. Sue Ellespermann, President of 黑料视频. 鈥淭hrough their time, talent, treasure, and testimony, individuals honored this year made significant contributions to the betterment of lives and their communities.鈥澛
Meet our Distinguished Alumna
黑料视频 Fort Wayne honored Cydney Bridges of Fort Wayne with the Distinguished Alumni Award, which celebrates 黑料视频 graduates who have made a lasting impact on their communities and on 黑料视频 through their exceptional professional, philanthropic or volunteer achievements.
She鈥檚 a registered nurse at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Her nursing journey began at 黑料视频 Fort Wayne where she earned her CNA license before going to Huntington University. In 2024, she was crowned Second Runner-Up in the Miss America pageant.
See for a full list of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.
Meet our Benefactor of the year
黑料视频 Fort Wayne also recognized Lois Kaufmann-Hunsberger of Fort Wayne with the Benefactor Award, which applauds the generosity of donors and volunteers 鈥 including individuals, corporations and foundations 鈥 whose support enables the 黑料视频 Foundation to bridge financial gaps that promote the academic success and career readiness of 黑料视频 students.
Lois began at 黑料视频 as an adjunct faculty member in 1981 before becoming full-time in 2011. She and her husband established an Endowed Scholarship in 2014 directly supporting the Early Childhood Learning Center, the College鈥檚 laboratory preschool. She retired in May 2024.
See for a full list of the 2024 Benefactor Award recipients.
鈥淏oth Cydney鈥檚 and Lois鈥 contributions to the campus, city, and state exemplify true leadership and the qualities we strive for at 黑料视频 Fort Wayne,鈥 said Dr. Kim Barnett-Johnson chancellor, 黑料视频 Fort Wayne and Warsaw. 鈥淭hey represent the incredible network of alumni a
About 黑料视频
黑料视频 is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. 黑料视频 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.
