When did Western Michigan change their logo?
The new visual identity was formally announced in an unlisted Youtube video on the WMU page on Dec. 6, 2020. Proudfoot added an email announcement was sent to faculty and staff on Dec. 7, 2020.
What is Eastern Michigan’s mascot?
Swoop
Eastern Michigan University/Mascot
Swoop is the mascot that represents Eastern Michigan University. The athletics teams are nicknamed the “Eagles”. The Eagles name was officially adopted on May 22, 1991, when the EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the existing Huron (Native American) nickname and logo with the new one.
Why does Michigan not have a mascot?
Athletic Department spokesman Bruce Madej said it all comes down to following University tradition. “There is no appetite within the athletic department from administrators and/or student athletes to have one,” Madej said. “So I would believe the tradition of not having a mascot would likely win out.”
What division is WMU football?
NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision
Western Michigan Broncos football/Division
What will the new Western Michigan University logo be?
Instead of a Bronco, the new logo will be a gold “W” enclosed in a brown circle. “Moving forward, this mark will represent all of Western Michigan University, including athletics,” Proudfoot says in the video.
What is WMU’s brand?
The most essential visual asset to Western Michigan University’s brand is the logo. It identifies us, represents us and assures audiences that WMU stands behind the content. It is the most recognizable element of our visual identity and is visible across nearly every point of engagement with our University, nationally and internationally.
What are the different configurations of the WMU logo?
The WMU logo exists in three configurations—primary, stacked and horizontal. These configurations of the logo were developed to accommodate any size or spacing issues. The brand mark should appear with the word mark and are only separated in rare circumstances.
What is WMU’s visual identity and why is it important?
It identifies us, represents us and assures audiences that WMU stands behind the content. It is the most recognizable element of our visual identity and is visible across nearly every point of engagement with our University, nationally and internationally. It should always be consistent in our communication.
