Mike Wolanin | A view of the Ivy Tech Community College logo outside Moravec Hall, Ivy Tech Columbus’ new campus building, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Columbus, Indiana. The building is named after local philanthropist and business owner Tony Moravec.
Ivy Tech Community College recently recognized outstanding graduates of its academic programs during a special ceremony in Moravec Hall.
The university recognized 29 graduates for their hard work, dedication and academic excellence. Ivy Tech faculty from each school in the college selected the outstanding graduates.
“We are extremely proud of all of our graduates who have worked hard to achieve academic success,” said Jackie Fisher, Ivy Tech Columbus Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Below is a list of outstanding students organized by school and academic program within the school. Ivy Tech will celebrate all graduates at a graduation ceremony May 10th at 6 p.m. in the Columbus North High School gymnasium. The university plans to award 1,914 credentials, including associate degrees, technical certificates and certificates, to 1,296 graduates.
Ivy Tech 2024 Distinguished Alumni
Faculty of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Applied Technology
Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology — Mattelynn Rena Nicholson, Seymour
Agriculture — Tatem Grace Hodge, Shelbyville
Aviation Technology Management — Nicholas A. Hayes, Camby
Design Technology — Mindy Jolean Carter, Columbus
Engineering — Carlos Eduardo Fabian Aguilar, Columbus
Engineering Technology — Ty Matthew Uphaus, North Vernon
Industrial Technology — Enrique Hernandez Jimenez, Columbus
Mechanical Engineering Technology — Nicholas Bitzer, Indianapolis
Precision Agriculture Equipment Technology — Joshua Michael Luedeke, Columbus
Faculty of Arts, Sciences and Education
Biology — Grace Christine Thurston, Shelbyville
Early Childhood Education — Melisa Wong Galas, Columbus
Elementary Education — Jennifer Barnett, Franklin
General Studies — Carly Denise Gibson, Columbus
Liberal Arts — Adam F. Ward, Greenfield
Psychology — Emma Rose Milholland, Fairfield
Business, Logistics and Supply Chain School
Treasurer — Rebecca Ann Carson, Greenwood
Business Administration — Kate Elizabeth Linville, Shelbyville
Business Operations, Applications, and Technology — Emma Grace Graham, Franklin
Supply Chain Management/Logistics — Xiuliang Jiang, Greenwood
Visual Communication — Heike Freel, Columbus
Faculty of Health Sciences
Dental Assistant — Taylor Lorraine Perry, Burgersville
Medical Assisting — Tara Lynn McQueen, Hope
Surgical Techniques — Jessica Nicole Bush, Seymour
Faculty of Information Technology
Cybersecurity/Information Assurance — Tannor William Nelson, Whiteland
Software Development — Wayne Albany Bell, Columbus
nursing school
Nursing — Ikimot Gbadamosi, Indianapolis
Practical Nursing — Jamie Lynn Ballinger, Indianapolis
Faculty of Public Relations and Social Welfare
Criminal Justice — Maria Teresa Rey, Fountaintown
Human Services — Lillian Annette Rowe, Shelbyville
