Ivy Tech Renames Health Career Center in Honor of Paul & Pat Lingle, Expanding Healthcare Pathways for Students

Ivy Tech Community College Richmond has officially renamed one of its most important student support spaces as the Paul & Pat Lingle Health Career Center, a move that honors the long-term community philanthropists for their dedication to local education and workforce development. The newly named center reflects Ivy Tech’s deepening commitment to preparing students for careers in healthcare while staying rooted in the local economy.

The Paul & Pat Lingle Health Career Center will act as a bridge between the classroom and meaningful employment or transfer opportunities. Designed to connect current Ivy Tech students with regional healthcare employers and four-year post-secondary partners, the center provides a range of resources, including career exploration tools, job placement support, resume and interview coaching, and information about advanced education pathways.

The renaming comes amid a transformative renovation of Ivy Tech Richmond’s healthcare wing. The investment includes the recent opening of the Debra Edelman Healthcare Education Center, a state-of-the-art simulation facility that gives students immersive, real-world clinical experience. In addition, newly developed lab spaces for the Pharmacy Technician and Paramedic Science programs expand the college’s ability to train students in high-demand fields.

Paul and Pat Lingle, longtime supporters of Ivy Tech and champions of education in Richmond, made a significant gift to support the development and naming of the center. Their generosity continues a legacy of giving that has touched nearly every corner of the campus and community.

“The Lingles’ generous investment helps ensure that our students aren’t just getting a high-quality education - they’re being connected to the career opportunities that will keep them in our region and keep our communities healthy,” said Brandi Jackson, Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Development at Ivy Tech Richmond. “This center is about more than education - it’s about longterm career success.”

The Lingles have long understood the vital connection between education and a strong, sustainable local workforce. Their generous support has enabled Ivy Tech to strengthen student services, build deeper partnerships with local employers, and expand opportunities for individuals to pursue highdemand careers in healthcare and beyond across East Central Indiana.

“I want to thank Paul and Pat Lingle for their incredible support of Ivy Tech and the future of healthcare in our region,” said Chad Bolser, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Richmond. “Thanks to their generosity, Ivy Tech continues to serve as the workforce engine not just for our five-county service area, but across the state of Indiana.”

​With healthcare demand on the rise, the timing of these investments could not be more crucial. Ivy Tech Community College produces more associate-level nurses than any other college in the country, and these upgraded facilities and support centers will only strengthen that impact.