Last week’s Ivy Tech Day generated almost half a million dollars in donations across the state , with the Columbus campus seeing nearly $25 thousand dollars in donations.

According to the Ivy Tech Columbus campus, the Columbus service area for the college system saw $24,888 in donations in this, the third year for the annual giving day campaign. Money donated on Ivy Tech Day will be dedicated to student success, scholarships, and transformative programs.

Dr. Steven Combs, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Columbus said the money raised “will make a real difference for thousands of students who are working to build better lives for themselves while supporting Hoosier communities.”

He said the school is grateful for every donor.

According to the school, more than 10,000 students are enrolled in the Ivy Tech Columbus area which includes Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson and Shelby counties.

Across the state, more than 2,800 alumni, friends and partners donated $483,813 on April 8th to support Ivy Tech Day