Ivy Tech Richmond

08/07/2026

The fall semester is just around the corner, and we are planning a super fun Student Orientation! Join us August 19th from 5:30 - 8:00 pm to gain the tools and knowledge needed to thrive and succeed at Ivy Tech. There will be free pizza & swag, and we guarantee you will survive! Questions? Contact [email protected].

08/06/2026

Tickets are now available for Keys and Cocktails 2026! You don't want to miss this annual event filled with delicious food & drinks, live music, and raising money for Ivy Cares!

Grab your tickets here: link.ivytech.edu/keys26

08/06/2026

Do you need help getting ready for fall classes classes? Drop in for our after hours event on Monday, August 10th! You can meet with our team from enrollment, advising, financial aid, and TRIO and also pick up a free shirt! We'll be in the Johnson Hall lobby from 5-7 pm. See you there!

08/05/2026

With Fall classes starting in just a few weeks, we thought it would be fun to feature some of our teaching faculty! 🌱 Our next Faculty Feature is Julie Kelley, Program Chair for Practical Nursing. Julie's hometown is Liberty and she attended Cincinnati Christian University.

Julie's favorite part of teaching at Ivy Tech: “I love supporting our students as they overcome the challenges of nursing and achieve their goals - watching our students push through obstacles and succeed is what makes this campus so special.”

Stay tuned for more Faculty Features!

08/05/2026

The Work-Based Learning Collaborative is a FREE employer luncheon designed to bring business leaders together to share ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen work-based learning efforts across our region. Register at the link below or by scanning the QR code, and share with others who may be interested!

Work-Based Learning Collaborative
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Stidham Auditorium, Johnson Hall, Ivy Tech Richmond

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/h9cb7z4c

08/03/2026

Ivy Tech Community College has announced leadership transitions for its Indianapolis and Richmond campuses.

Effective August 10:
➡️ Dr. Chad Bolser will return to the Richmond campus to begin the academic year with students, faculty, and staff after serving as Interim Chancellor of the Indianapolis campus.
➡️ Steph Amos has been named Interim Chancellor of the Indianapolis campus. Since May 2025, Steph has successfully led two Ivy Tech campuses as interim chancellor and brings a proven commitment to student success and operational excellence.

The College will also partner with a national executive search firm to broaden recruitment for the permanent Indianapolis chancellor position, with the goal of welcoming a new leader for the start of the January semester.

Please join us in thanking Dr. Bolser for his leadership in Indianapolis and congratulating both Chad and Steph in their new roles.

Back to News Aug 3, 2026 Ivy Tech Community College Announces Leadership Transitions for Indianapolis and Richmond Campuses Dr. Chad Bolser returns to Richmond; Steph Amos named Interim Indianapolis Chancellor as college initiates national search. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College t...

08/03/2026

With Fall classes starting in three weeks, we thought it would be fun to feature some of our teaching faculty! 🌱 Our first Faculty Feature is Jeff Shafer, Department Chair for Criminal Justice, Human Services and Paralegal Studies. Jeff's hometown is Wautauga, Tennessee and he attended Indiana Wesleyan University.

Jeff's favorite part of teaching at Ivy Tech: "Our students are seeds of kernelized greatness. It’s my job to help them grow, and I love it!”

Stay tuned for more Faculty Features!

07/31/2026

Ivy Tech Richmond has been recognized among the nation's leaders in student satisfaction, earning 4th Place on EdSights’ Inaugural 2026 Student Voice Score® Honors List. The Student Voice Score Honors List recognizes the top-performing 20 percent of participating colleges and universities within each higher education sector, celebrating institutions that are setting the national standard for student experience and success.

You can read more about this honor here: https://ivy-tech.useast01.umbraco.io/about-ivy-tech/newsroom/news/richmond/edsights-honor-list-2026/

Ivy Tech Community College

07/29/2026

Tomorrow! If you are interested in CNA career opportunities, join us for our CNA Career Fair in the Johnson Hall lobby from 12-2 pm!