Allow Pitt student orgs to use "Pitt" and "Panther" in their name!

The Issue

It has been brought to the attention of students at the University of Pittsburgh that as of Fall 2020 the terms "Pitt" and "Panther" are no longer permitted in the names of student organizations. With 31 organizations using the term "Panther" and 362 using the term "Pitt", this new rule is devastating to the brands and image of student organizations. Many students dedicate their entire campus life to representing their school through these organizations and must be able to continue to do so. Additionally, organizations have invested school allocated money in building their professional image through their names and are recognized sometimes internationally by their name. Please sign and help Pitt student organizations keep "Pitt" and "Panther" in their names!

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The Issue

It has been brought to the attention of students at the University of Pittsburgh that as of Fall 2020 the terms "Pitt" and "Panther" are no longer permitted in the names of student organizations. With 31 organizations using the term "Panther" and 362 using the term "Pitt", this new rule is devastating to the brands and image of student organizations. Many students dedicate their entire campus life to representing their school through these organizations and must be able to continue to do so. Additionally, organizations have invested school allocated money in building their professional image through their names and are recognized sometimes internationally by their name. Please sign and help Pitt student organizations keep "Pitt" and "Panther" in their names!

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