And so, as we prepare to embark on our individual journeys beyond these walls, let us remember that adversity is inevitable, but it is our response to it that defines us. We must continue to be resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks, to have the courage to embrace the unknown and trust in ourselves that we are capable of great things.” DuJuan McCoy, owner, president, and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting, the parent company of WISH-TV and WNDY-TV, was the 2023 Commencement Keynote Speaker, and he continued with the same theme of hard work and perseverance in his “American Warrior Speech.” McCoy shared that Ivy Indy students are warriors. Despite adversity, our graduates have earned an associate degree, certificate, certifications, and most importantly, an education that can never be taken away from them. McCoy’s speech, reads, in part: “Warriors fight to the finish and they hustle. Just like you all did to get your degrees and graduate today! Congratulations Class of 2023 Ivy Tech Indianapolis campus students. You have all been warriors, so far, by completing this chapter of your life! Let’s not rest on our laurels and just say 'I have my degree.' Let’s go put it to work and DREAM BIG!” We are so thankful for every person who helped our students reach this momentous occasion. Family, friends, professors, neighbors, board members, administrators – community in all – is what helped each of the 3,041 graduating
students make it across the stage to their associate degrees and certificates. The Ivy Tech Indianapolis Class of 2023 is 54% female, 45% male, and 38% students of color, with 50% receiving certificates or certifications and 50% receiving associate’s degrees. And finally, as Simpson said during his speech, this is only beginning for the Class of 2023! “Graduation is only the beginning of our paths, but I know that with the resilience and determination we have developed through our experiences, we will each achieve great things in the years to come.”
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