Utah Tech re-embraces ‘Dixie’ name: ‘It’s not a goal to whitewash that history’

Utah Tech re-embraces ‘Dixie’ name: ‘It’s not a goal to whitewash that history’

University president is trying to ‘bridge’ divides with alumni by including old name The name “Dixie” has resurfaced at Utah Tech University four years after complaints about racism and slavery connotations prompted state lawmakers to change the institution’s name. Formerly Dixie State College, Utah Tech recently began selling “merchandise dubbed the Heritage Line with the old Dixie… Source

A student’s take on Utah Tech University’s name, tradition – Sun News Daily

Name changes of universities do matter, but empowering the community through embracing tradition is equally important. The Utah Tech University name change, previously named Dixie State University, is one of the most important and controversial changes the university has made in its long history. While some argue that the Dixie name is important to the history of the school, others feel it’s more important to focus on modern inclusivity. I’ve li…