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Native American Mascot Policy - Status List

For Immediate Release

Friday, February 16, 2007
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Subject to policy:

  • Alcorn State University “Braves” (did not seek a review)
  • Arkansas State University “Indians” (did not seek a review)
  • University of North Dakota “Fighting Sioux”

Exempt from policy:

  • Catawba College “Catawba Indians”
  • Central Michigan University “Chippewas”
  • Florida State University “Seminoles”
  • Mississippi College “Choctaws”
  • University of Utah “Utes”

Changed nickname, mascot or imagery - no longer subject to policy:

  • Carthage College “Redmen” (with feather imagery) to Red Men
  • Chowan College “Braves” – will change nickname and logo not later than 2007-08 academic year.
  • College of William and Mary “Tribe” (has indicated intent to change nickname)
  • University of Illinois “Fighting Illini” - Illinois is permitted to use the nickname “Fighting Illini” at championship events; effective February 21, will end the use of ‘Chief Illiniwek’ and related imagery.
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania “Indians” (has indicated intent to change nickname)
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe “Indians” – will change nickname and mascot not later than 2007-08 academic year.
  • McMurry University “Indians” (has indicated intent to change nickname/imagery)
  • Midwestern State University “Indians” to Mustangs
  • Newberry College “Indians” (has indicated intent to change nickname/imagery by Fall 2008)
  • Northeastern State University “Redmen” - will change nickname after August 2007
  • Southeastern Oklahoma State University “Savages” to Savage Storm

**Bradley University “Braves” placed on a five year “watch-list” during which time the NCAA will work with the institution to assure that it continues to maintain an environment that is not hostile or abusive and one that is consistent with the NCAA constitution and commitment to diversity. Bradley is allowed to fully participate in and host NCAA championships without restrictions.

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