Local Ivy Tech Star Eli Evans Merges Art with Advocacy, Enhancing Campus Life

Eli Evans, set to graduate in 2024 from Ivy Tech Fort Wayne, has combined his interest in art with his advocacy efforts, achieving notable success in both his studies and extracurricular activities. Since starting at Ivy Tech in 2019, Eli has become actively involved in various student organizations and works with Disability Support Services (DSS), enhancing his college experience.

Eli became a campus leader after joining Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), an international college honor society, encouraged by his mother. His participation broadened his connections and revitalized the PTK chapter at Ivy Tech Fort Wayne. Serving as the Social Media and Public Relations officer, Eli tripled the chapter's engagement metrics. His leadership skills earned him the Distinguished Regional Officer award at the annual Catalyst PTK conference in Orlando, Florida.

Eli also played a key role in reestablishing the campus's LGBTQ+ club, the Queer Student Union, and is active in the Perception is Perfection (PIP) group. His academic projects include a notable mural for Horace Mann Elementary School, which involved detailed planning and execution and was nominated for the 2024 Arts United Awards.

In his visual communications studies, Eli was inspired by his volunteer work at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. He pursued a degree in Visual Communications at Ivy Tech, exploring different art media. His favorite project, a large-scale mural, allowed him to creatively engage and incorporate ideas from local elementary students.

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