BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington student, Autumn Stevens, was named the winner of the registration contest encouraging students to enroll early for Spring Semester 2026. Stevens is studying entrepreneurship and will receive free tuition for her full-time classes next term, totaling $1,812.

“Winning a free semester allows me to keep pursuing my goals without the financial stress that often holds first-generation students and young parents back,” Stevens said. “I returned to school to build a better future for my son and to create a bookstore–teahouse.”

The entrepreneurship program at Ivy Tech helps students start or grow their businesses or side hustles in as few as 2 semesters. Stevens’ business, “A Cup of Leaves & Books,” is a wellness brand that sells organic t

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