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������Ƶ hosted its on Tuesday—marking the third annual day of giving dedicated to supporting the nearly 200,000 students statewide, including more than 31,000 students at ������Ƶ Indianapolis.

������Ƶ Indianapolis received 255 contributions totaling $50,231, the second-highest amount raised among all ������Ƶ campuses in the state. These contributions directly support and advance student success through scholarships, academic resources, wraparound services, and cutting-edge technology and equipment. Every dollar raised plays a vital role in making high-quality education and career preparation accessible and affordable for thousands of families in Marion, Boone, and Hendricks Counties.

Across Indiana, ������Ƶ raised a collective $483,813 from 2,893 gifts to benefit students at all 19 campuses. The generosity of donors helps strengthen ������Ƶ’s impact—both on individual lives and the broader economy.

This year’s giving total surpasses 2024’s results and brings the three-year ������Ƶ Day total to more than $1 million, a milestone that directly supports Indiana’s future workforce.

The contributions fund the greatest needs at each campus supporting student success and powering Indiana’s economy, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, early childhood education, cybersecurity, and ������Ƶ’s nationally leading two-year nursing program, which awards more associate degrees than any other institution in the country.

“������Ƶ is committed to delivering higher education at the speed of life, and our alumni, students, and partners once again showed their belief in our mission,” said Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president of ������Ƶ. “Their generosity empowers our students and alumni to thrive in an ever-evolving workforce, and their success strengthens communities across Indiana.”

������Ƶ Day kicked off with AES Indiana lighting its headquarters on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis in ������Ƶ green. On the Indianapolis campus and at its sites across the service area, the ������Ƶ Day spirit continued the celebration with breakfast at all Indy sites, lunch catered by ������Ƶ alumnus Brady Foster of Foster’s Cafe and Catering in the Conference Center and Culinary Institute on the downtown campus and the Fairbanks building on the Lawrence site. Throughout the day, students, alumni, faculty, and staff engaged in activities like karaoke, life-size games, popcorn, rock painting, and more. 

"������Ƶ Day is a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together across our 19 campuses,” said Avery Smith, director of development at ������Ƶ Indianapolis. “Here in Indianapolis, we’re incredibly grateful for every donor—no matter the size of the gift—who helps create opportunities for our students. Your support strengthens our campus and the futures of those we serve."

Your support on ������Ƶ Day builds on powerful momentum:

• More than 4 in 5 graduates stay in Indiana to launch their careers
• ������Ƶ contributes nearly $4 billion annually to Indiana’s economy
• 84% of graduates finish without student debt
• In 2023–24, ������Ƶ awarded over 46,000 credentials, preparing Hoosiers for today’s and tomorrow’s jobs

������Ƶ Indianapolis is proud to be the largest service area in the state, with locations in downtown Indianapolis, Lawrence, Plainfield, the 16 Tech Innovation District, and the International Marketplace. The campus serves over 31,000 students annually through in-person, online, and hybrid modalities. From college campuses to living rooms to local organizations, ������Ƶ is committed to meeting students wherever they are.

“We are grateful to our alumni and friends for their support on ������Ƶ Day 2025. It will make a real difference for thousands of students who are working to build better lives for themselves while supporting Hoosier communities,” said Courtney Roberts, president, ������Ƶ Foundation. “The generosity of our alumni and friends will directly lead to greater opportunities for students who are the future of Indiana. I’m personally thankful for everyone’s commitment to our College and Foundation.”

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