Ivy Tech Community College’s Evansville region unveiled its new mascot, Rex, to those in attendance at the special pep rally on campus, April 7, 2026.
Rex is a monarch lion – leader of his Ivy Tech Pride. Voted upon by the student body, faculty and staff in spring 2024, he was selected from several options to be the mascot for this Ivy Tech region. Rex is also a way that Ivy Tech is paying tribute to the history of the main campus, which was formerly Rex Mundi High School from 1958-1972. Rex Mundi’s mascot was the monarch. A large group of Rex Mundi alumni were at the event welcoming the new mascot. Dona Hall, a Rex Mundi grad, bestowed Rex’s crown upon his head during the ceremony.
Ivy Tech student Gracie Defur was the inspiration behind the new mascot. Defur was a visual communications major and her sketches assisted the team in developing the digital image that was eventually developed of Rex.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
