Celebrating Local Success: Over 2,300 Graduates Honored at Ivy Tech's 54th Commencement in Fort Wayne and Warsaw

Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw held their 54th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 10, 2024, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. This year, the college awarded over 3,100 degrees, certificates, and technical certificates to more than 2,300 graduates from its Fort Wayne and Warsaw campuses. The event celebrated the academic and personal achievements of the students.

Emmanuel Sheard, a graduate of the Entrepreneurship program, delivered the commencement address. He discussed his personal experiences and those of his classmates, focusing on the challenges they faced and their future opportunities. Sheard encouraged the graduates to strive for excellence as they face new challenges.

The ceremony also included the presentation of several awards. Bry Corcran and Patrick Ittner received the Melvin L. Curtis Award for their achievements in the School of Arts, Sciences, & Education and the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Sciences, respectively. Other students were recognized with the Outstanding Student Awards for their academic excellence.

Faculty contributions were also acknowledged during the event. Karen Jones, the Program Chair of Mathematics, was nominated for the Glenn W. Sample Founder’s Award for Excellence in Instruction. Kristin Bassett, an adjunct faculty member in nursing, was nominated for the Gerald I. Lamkin Award for her teaching and mentorship.

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