George Washington University Announces It Will Retire 'Colonials' Moniker
The nickname has been criticized for glorifying colonialism.
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The nickname has been criticized for glorifying colonialism.
George Washington University will stop using its "Colonials" nickname by the 2023-24 academic year, the school announced Wednesday.
Officials at the Washington D.C. university said that the nickname has divided the community and no longer serves its purpose as a name that unifies.
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