The Republican-controlled Legislature voted to change the name to Utah Tech University after multiple executives from the burgeoning tech sector said the Dixie name is often met with confusion and distaste as the institution grows.The term got new scrutiny following a national outcry against racial injustice after the death of George Floyd.“This process is not about cancel culture. No one is trying to erase the great history of this beloved institution,” said Republican Rep.
The name enjoys vocal support in the local area, where many say it has an important meaning separate from the history of slavery. Dixie is a regional moniker referencing the South that dates back to when settlers with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints tried to make the area a cotton-growing mecca in the 1800s.
Dixie State had faced scrutiny in the past over its name but resisted changing it, and the Legislature earlier this year tapped the brakes as momentum grew for a switch. Now, after months of additional study and discussion, supporters say it’s time for a new name that reflects the school’s mission.
The Lefty Chicks will be proud if not too confused.
Good now we can all sleep at night
The name had absolutely nothing to do with slavery at all. It was named after the area the school is located in that was called “Dixie”
KySportsRadio ryanlemond there ya go lol KSR curse strikes again, I guess lol
Dumb name anyway
So unknown origins but thought to be from French notes… with Dix on the front that was commonly called Dixies! Well I guess that makes sense… now let’s ban the ancient Tibetan symbol cause of it’s tilted use?
great bachelor degrees in cow tipping
Ok good because THIS was what needed to be fixed in the pantheon of Utah’s issues on race.
Sad day….the woke win again
I’m sure this will help the great people of Utah tremendously.
Now it's associated with 'Cox.'
Deep red Utah is cancelling Dixie?
Was associated with Deep south, slavery and democrats. Don't forget, they were democrats before running as dixiecrats and then went back to being democrats when they lost.
Good, find a better name.
Way better name
Dixie State in Utah never made much sense
😆 We are doomed
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