Editor: The following is part of a press release from gopurpleaces.com.
(Evansville, IN) – The University of Evansville unveiled its refreshed institutional marks including logos, updated mascot, and branding platform during an on-campus press conference on Friday. The event was led by president Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz who was joined by Shane Davidson, vice president for enrollment and marketing; Mark Spencer, athletic director; and Walter McCarty, head men’s basketball coach.
“When I began my tenure as president of the University of Evansville just ten months ago, we set into motion several strategic initiatives, including this rebrand,” said Pietruszkiewicz. “It was obvious from the beginning that members of the UE family share a deep pride in the history of this place, but we were not all speaking with the same voice. Now, we’re equipped with the tools to strategically connect the institution and athletics into one single brand to attract the next generation of Aces.”
After a nationwide search that began in August of 2018, the University partnered with Ologie, a marketing and branding firm based in Columbus, OH, for the project.
“So often, an identity project tries to chase the notion of trend, rather than authenticity,” said Paul Davis, executive creative director at Ologie. “We were inspired by the university’s rich history of previous logos, which led us to this approach that is rooted in legacy, and rallies today’s UE community under one strong, simple logo that links together every generation of Aces.”
The press conference was held as part of the kick off for the University’s annual day of giving.
Entering his second season at the helm of the Aces men’s basketball program, Walter McCarty summed up the excitement on the UE campus.
“It is very exciting to see the new logos and branding that the University of Evansville has unveiled today,” McCarty said. “There are so many great things going on at this university and this announcement will only add to that momentum. It is a great day to be an Ace!“
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As we near the closing of the portal window, we've reached 1900. Some of them never to play college basketball again, earn a college degree and some to play at a much lower level than they did last season.
I guess we'll be seeing this in a @RacersHoops uniform this year. Glad AJ is staying in the @ValleyHoops.
