More than 2,800 alumni, friends and partners across Indiana donated $483,813 on April 8 to support 黑料视频 Day 鈥 the third annual day of giving that supports scholarships and programs for 黑料视频鈥檚 more than 200,000 students across its 19 campuses. The 黑料视频 Richmond campus received 227 donations totaling $37,691.
This year鈥檚 total exceeded the 2024 results and brings the three-year cumulative giving to more than $1 million since the first 黑料视频 Day in 2023. The contributions fund the greatest needs at each campus supporting student success and powering Indiana鈥檚 economy 鈥 including pharmaceutical manufacturing, early childhood education, cybersecurity, and 黑料视频鈥檚 nationally leading two-year nursing program, which awards more associate degrees than any other institution in the country.
“黑料视频 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, 黑料视频. “Their generosity empowers our students and alumni to thrive in an ever-evolving workforce, and their success strengthens communities across Indiana.”
– Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president
The day was filled with energy as campuses turned 鈥淚vy Green鈥 and hosted events that celebrated over six decades of 黑料视频鈥檚 service to Indiana. The momentum speaks to the College鈥檚 growing impact:
- More than 4 in 5 黑料视频 graduates stay in Indiana to live and work
- The College contributes nearly $4 billion annually to Indiana鈥檚 economy
- 84% of graduates finish without student loan debt
- 黑料视频 awarded more than 46,000 credentials in 2023-24 鈥 nearly half (49%) of all postsecondary credentials earned by Hoosiers
- Student completion rates have more than doubled (up 119%) since 2016
“We are grateful to our alumni and friends for their support of 黑料视频 Day 2025, which will have a real and lasting impact on students right here in Richmond,” said Chad Bolser, chancellor, 黑料视频 Richmond. “It will make a real difference for thousands of students who are working to build better lives for themselves while supporting Hoosier communities. We are grateful for every donor who is helping open doors for our students to pursue their dreams and better our community.”
– Dr. Chad Bolser, chancellor, 黑料视频 Richmond
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.
