Mike Wolanin | The Republic A view of the Ivy Tech Community College logo on the outside of Ivy Tech Columbus’s new campus building Moravec Hall in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. The building is named after local philanthropist and business owner Tony Moravec.
Ivy Tech Community College honored outstanding graduates of its academic programs recently during a special ceremony at Moravec Hall.
The college recognized 29 graduates for their hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. Ivy Tech faculty in each of the College’s schools chose the outstanding graduates.
“We are incredibly proud of all our graduates, who have worked so hard to achieve success in their academic journey,” said Jackie Fischer, Ivy Tech Columbus Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs.
The following is a list of outstanding students organized by school and academic program within the schools. Ivy Tech will celebrate all graduates at its Commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. May 10 at the Columbus North High School gymnasium. The college will award 1,914 credentials, including associate degrees, technical certificates, and certificates, to 1,296 graduates.
Ivy Tech Outstanding Graduates 2024
School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Technology
Advanced Automation & 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
School of Arts, Sciences & Education
Biology — Grace Christine Thurston, Shelbyville
Early Childhood Education — Melisa Wong Galaz, Columbus
Elementary Education — Jennifer Barnett, Franklin
General Studies — Karlie Deniece Gibson, Columbus
Liberal Arts — Adam F. Ward, Greenfield
Psychology — Emma Rose Milholland, Fairfield
School of Business, Logistics & Supply Chain
Accounting — 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 Communications — Heike Frilles, Columbus
School of Health Sciences
Dental Assisting — Taylor Lorraine Perry, Bargersville
Medical Assisting — Tara Lynn McQueen, Hope
Surgical Technology — Jessica Nicole Busche, Seymour
School of Information Technology
Cyber Security / Information Assurance — Tannor William Nelson, Whiteland
Software Development — Wayne Albany Bell, Columbus
School of Nursing
Nursing — Ikimot Gbadamosi, Indianapolis
Practical Nursing — Jamie Lynn Barringer, Indianapolis
School of Public Affairs & Social Services
Criminal Justice — Maria Theresa Lay, Fountaintown
Human Services — Lillian Annette Rowe, Shelbyville
