Celebrating Local Achievements: Over 450 High School Students Graduate Through Ivy Tech's Dual Credit Program

Ivy Tech Community College in Terre Haute/Greencastle held its 2024 commencement on May 9, celebrating the graduation of 1,481 students. The ceremony took place at Indiana State University’s Hulman Center with 540 graduates in attendance. Notably, 450 local high school students received degrees or certificates through dual credit courses, underscoring the college's focus on accessible education.

The event featured Nick Givens, an Ivy Tech alumnus and Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, as the guest speaker. Givens, a community leader, congratulated the graduates and emphasized the value of community involvement and lifelong learning.

The 2024 graduating class represented a range of academic fields. The School of Arts, Sciences, and Education graduated 369 students, while the School of Health Sciences and the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science had 357 and 354 graduates, respectively. Chancellor Lea Anne Crooks spoke about the graduates' role in meeting the workforce needs of West Central Indiana, especially in healthcare, education, and engineering.

Highlighting the success of the dual credit program, Mitch Gresham, a high school student from Vigo County, earned an Associate of Science in Computer Science. He plans to continue his education at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, expressing gratitude for the head start provided by Ivy Tech.

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