University of Minnesota president, was appointed as the new Case Western Reserve University president, effective July 1, 2021.
On 2 June 2023, the 16 year old "sunburst" logo was replaced by a new logo which retained the sun element, but presented a more simple design, new fonts and brighter colors. The new logo was met with mixed feelings from students, some praising the font choice and colors. Others disliked the removal of the university's establishment year, 1826, present on the 2007-2023 logo, and the redesign of the sun image. The editorial board of Case Western Reserve's student paper, The Observer, expressed overall dissatisfaction with the new logo, describing it as "bland" and "an embarrassment and stains the reputation of success that built our historic institution."
Concerns were also expressed about the frequency of logo changes, as this was the third logo in 23 years. Such frequent changes could harm the university's image and brand consistency and lead to a repeat of the 2003 logo situation reoccurring.
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