Ivy Tech Community College honors alumni, benefactors

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Several Northwest and North Central Indiana alumni and benefactors were honored during Ivy Tech Community College's 60th anniversary gala.

Jessica Howard
Ivy Tech Lake County alumna Jessica Howard named one of the college’s Distinguished Alumni. (Provided by Ivy Tech)
Ivy Tech Valparaiso alumna Sandy Strilich Daly named one of the College’s Distinguished Alumni
Ivy Tech Valparaiso alumna Sandy Strilich Daly named one of the college’s Distinguished Alumni. (Provided by Ivy Tech)

The college honored 19 alumni and 18 benefactors Nov. 10 in Indianapolis.

“For anyone associated with the college, this year is a year for excitement and reflection,” said Ivy Tech President Dr. Sue Ellspermann in a press release. “Our inspiring alumni and strong partnerships have allowed us to reach this point, and now offer us the incredible opportunity to celebrate that impact on Hoosiers, our communities, and the state of Indiana.”

Honorees from the Region include:

  • Lake County: Jessica Howard, distinguished alumni
  • South Bend-Elkhart: Harry Smyers, distinguished alumni
  • Valparaiso: Sandy Strilich Daly, distinguished alumni
  • Lake County: Cleveland-Cliffs, honored benefactors
  • South Bend-Elkhart: Donna and Dick Pfeil, honored benefactors
  • Valparaiso: Cleveland-Cliffs, honored benefactors

Ivy Tech has 19 locations in Indiana, which provide a more affordable route to higher education.

Caption: Ivy Tech Community College President Dr. Sue Ellspermann addresses attendees of the 60th anniversary gala Nov. 10. (Provided by Ivy Tech)

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    Heather Pfundstein is the publisher and executive editor of Northwest Indiana Business Magazine and NWIndianaBusiness.com. She is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience in Northwest Indiana and northern Illinois newsrooms. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She has been part of the magazine's team since 2018.

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