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Why ‘Dixie’ is reappearing at Utah Tech

Summary by Salt Lake Tribune
Nearly four years after lawmakers ordered Dixie State to become Utah Tech, the debate isn’t over. The university is now selling “Dixie State” heritage merchandise again — an effort President Shane Smeed says is meant to “bridge” divides. But critics say the name should be gone for good.

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Why ‘Dixie’ is reappearing at Utah Tech

Nearly four years after lawmakers ordered Dixie State to become Utah Tech, the debate isn’t over. The university is now selling “Dixie State” heritage merchandise again — an effort President Shane Smeed says is meant to “bridge” divides. But critics say the name should be gone for good.

·Salt Lake City, United States
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Salt Lake Tribune broke the news in Salt Lake City, United States on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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