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Union College may drop Dutchmen/Dutchwomen nickname; Part of ongoing rebranding effort, college says - The Daily Gazette

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The liberal arts college has a long history. Local journalists started referring to Union athletes as the Dutchmen in the first half of the 20th century. Union is asking members of its community to submit suggestions online. The school hopes to unveil its new nickname before the start of the2023-2024 academic year.
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Union College to drop Dutchmen, Dutchwomen nicknames

Union said it spoke to faculty, students and alumni who expressed "a lack of strong affinity" for Dutchmen/Dutchwomen, created in the early 20th century.

2 months ago·Albany, United States
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Union College may drop Dutchmen/Dutchwomen nickname; Part of ongoing rebranding effort, college says - The Daily Gazette

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Union College is ditching its Dutchmen nickname

Union College is planning to retire the Dutchmen mascot and find a new nickname for its athletic teams. The school is looking for suggestions.

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