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TERRE HAUTE – On Thursday, May 8, ������Ƶ Terre Haute/Greencastle proudly celebrated the achievements of 1,620 graduates during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony at Indiana State University’s Hulman Center.

This year, the College awarded 2,160 total credentials, as many students earned multiple certifications and degrees. Among those graduates were 557 high school students who earned a combined 689 college credentials before even completing high school.

������Ƶ also recognized 595 academic honor graduates – 225 Cum Laude, 181 Magna Cum Laude, and 189 Summa Cum Laude recipients.

Julie Will, ������Ƶ Terre Haute’s vice chancellor of academic affairs, emphasized the caliber of this year’s graduating class. “Our academic honors recipients represent the very best of ������Ƶ,” Will said. “Their accomplishments are a testament to the exceptional talent our College attracts and the supportive academic environment we provide to help them thrive.”

Among the many accomplished graduates, Jaimee Blaylock earned her Associate of Applied Science in Elementary Education from ������Ƶ. After first enrolling in 2012, she returned years later with a renewed sense of purpose, inspired by a meaningful volunteer experience in her son’s classroom. At ������Ƶ, Jaimee served as secretary of the Aspiring Educators Club and was awarded the Frank O’Bannon grant, which helped support her educational journey. Now working at Saint Patrick School, she credits ������Ƶ’s exceptional elementary education faculty for equipping her with the skills and confidence to succeed. Looking ahead, Jaimee plans to pursue her bachelor’s degree and continue growing in her career as an educator.

������Ƶ Terre Haute/Greencastle awards more than $400,000 in scholarships annually. Combined with grants and financial aid, ������Ƶ offers opportunities that help 4 out of 5 students graduate debt-free. To discover available scholarships, visit ivytech.edu/thscholars.

“At ������Ƶ, we are proud to see our exceptional graduates go on to make a lasting impact not only in their communities but throughout West Central Indiana,” said Lea Anne Crooks, Ph.D., chancellor of ������Ƶ Terre Haute/Greencastle. “By equipping them with the skills and education they need, we are not only shaping future leaders but strengthening our workforce and contributing to the region's economic growth.”

To witness ������Ƶ’s impact on West Central Indiana and beyond, visit https://bit.ly/3Qvfpsc. Prospective students eager to explore the transformative opportunities offered by ������Ƶ are encouraged to visit ivytech.edu/terrehaute.