George Washington University to discontinue Colonials name

WASHINGTON (DC Information Now) — George Washington College introduced on Wednesday that they are going to not be utilizing the Colonials moniker. An announcement mentioned that “given the division among the many group in regards to the moniker, it could not serve its goal as a reputation that unifies.”

Officers count on a brand new title to be launched by the 2023-24 educational yr. They are going to be working with the college’s group to search out their new title.

The overview of this previous title started in November of 2019 when a job drive was created to look into the “Colonials” title, which had already been a subject of debate amongst group members.

“In the end, we decided a brand new moniker would assist assist unity in our group. I’m grateful for and pleased with the committee’s laborious work,” Mary Cheh, chair of the Particular Committee on the Colonials Moniker and Elyce Zenoff Analysis Professor of Legislation, mentioned in a report from the committee.

A launch from the college mentioned that a number of the subsequent steps embrace partnering with a agency and establishing a committee with college leaders, alumni, school and college students.

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