Ivy Tech Columbus

Invest in your people. Strengthen your HR strategy. Build the workforce your organization needs for the future. 🚀

Ivy Tech is excited to launch our 2026–2027 HR Professional Development lineup designed for HR professionals, people leaders, and talent teams looking to grow their impact.

This year’s offerings include:
✔️ SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management
✔️ SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Prep
✔️ *NEW* SHRM Talent Acquisition Training

Whether you’re building foundational HR knowledge, pursuing certification, or sharpening your talent acquisition strategy, these courses are designed to provide practical, real-world skills you can apply immediately.

📍 Virtual classes
📅 Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 options available
🎯 Designed for busy professionals and workforce leaders

Strong organizations start with strong people strategies — and we’re proud to support employers and HR professionals across our region in that work.

If you’re ready to invest in professional growth and organizational impact, we’d love to connect!

Engineering your future could start right here in Columbus. 🚀
Through the Green2Gold Engineering program, students can begin at Ivy Tech Community College and continue toward a degree from Purdue University — all while saving money and staying close to home.

📲 Scan the QR code to request more information!

Every year, Ivy Tech campuses across the state honor faculty who make an extraordinary impact on student success. This year, we’re thrilled to recognize our Ivy Tech Columbus President’s Award for Excellence in Instruction recipients:

✨ Full-Time: Dr. Aakash Gupta, Instructor and Chair, Green2Gold Program

Dr. Gupta currently teaches a number of courses in our Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology Programs. He also serves as the Green2Gold Chair and coordinates all aspects of the G2G Program, including recruiting, enrichment events, and maintaining strong communication with Purdue University and community industry partners. Dr. Gupta received his bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and his masters degree in Engineering from Saint Louis University; he also completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue this past February.

✨ Adjunct: Lori Thurston, Adjunct Faculty, Schools of Information Technology and Business, Logistics, and Supply Chain

Lori has been a steady presence for a number of years for Ivy Tech Columbus; she has for us for over 20 years in the Business and IT disciplines. Lori is also completing her first year as the Education Professions Instructor at Blue River Career Center. She completed her bachelors degree in Business Administration and Education from Ball State University and her masters degree in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University.

✨ Dual Credit: Brooks Bowers, Dual Credit, Center Grove High School

Brooks has taught dual credit for Ivy Tech for several years and is credentialed to teach in the Schools of Information Technology and Business, Logistics, and Supply Chain. He earned his bachelors degree in Music Business with minors in Marketing and the Music Industry from Middle Tennessee State University and his MBA from Sullivan University.

From engineering to IT to business, these educators bring passion, expertise, and heart to their classrooms. They’ll be honored at the statewide celebration this fall and may advance for additional statewide awards.

Help us celebrate their commitment to our students and our community!

Thinking about a career in healthcare?

Our CNA course is back this summer on the Columbus campus!

Classes meet Thursdays & Fridays for 10 weeks, starting the week of May 25, 2026. Take your first step into patient care this summer.

Contact Christy Ross or Yami Lopez at [email protected] for more information!

💚 During National Advisor Appreciation Week, our campuses were overflowing with gratitude.

Students and colleagues took time to share heartfelt thanks with our academic advisors — celebrating their guidance, encouragement, and the countless moments of support that help our students stay confident and on track.

From quick check‑ins to big‑picture planning, our advisors make a real difference every day. We’re grateful not only for the work they do, but for the impact they have on every student who walks through their doors.

Thank you to our incredible advising team for everything you give, and to everyone who shared their appreciation this week. 💚

💚 For Advisor Appreciation Week, we asked our academic advisors one simple question: “What advice would you give to students?”

Their answers were thoughtful, encouraging, and full of the wisdom they share every day.

We’re grateful for the guidance, support, and steady encouragement our advisors offer to students across Columbus, Franklin, and Shelbyville — and for sharing their wise words with all of us this week.

Commencement is today! 🎓✨

We are so proud of our graduates and can't wait to celebrate your hard work! Ivy Tech Columbus is hosting two ceremonies — one at 5:00 p.m. and one at 7:30 p.m. If you don't have tickets to the ceremonies, we'll be livestreaming them right here on our page so that you can view the ceremonies from anywhere!

We're also hosting watch parties for both of our Commencement ceremonies today, and everyone is invited!

It’s the perfect way to share your big moment with the people who support you. Invite your family and friends to view the livestreams and join them on campus after the ceremonies to celebrate, enjoy refreshments, and take photos. 📸🥳

Ceremony Schedule:
5:00 p.m. Ceremony: Recognizing graduates of the Schools of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science; Arts, Sciences & Education; Business, Logistics & Supply Chain; Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Information Technology; and Public Affairs & Social Services.

7:30 p.m. Ceremony: Recognizing graduates of the Schools of Health Sciences and Nursing.

We’ll see you there! 👏