A new eagle has come to roost at Ozarks Tech!
Throughout the fall semester there’s been a buzz on campus that the Ozarks Tech’s Eagle logo was getting an update and on Nov. 12 the college officially revealed the refreshed design to students, faculty and staff.
The updated logo, which was created by the Ozarks Tech marketing and communications team, features a more rounded shape and subtle changes to the eagle’s beak, eye shape and eyebrows. This new and improved logo will be phased in over time as new materials are created for recruitment and student engagement.
When select students were given a sneak peek at the logo prior to launch, the response was overwhelmingly positive. “So cool,” “pretty slick” and “that’s awesome” were some of the initial reactions.
The beloved eagle symbol was originally adopted at Ozarks Tech in the ‘90s and the Ozzy Eagle mascot character was created in 2018 to represent student life and create college spirit. As the official Ozzy Eagle logo continues to grow in popularity, the college recognized the need to keep it updated and modern.
“Ozarks Tech students have a lot of school spirit, and our Eagle logo really reflects that pride,” said Ozarks Tech Chancellor Dr. Hal Higdon. “I’m proud of the work our marketing team has done to create an updated image that we can continue to rally around and use to represent our college community.”
Merchandise featuring the Eagle logo, including hats, polos and T-shirts, is on the shelves now at the OTC Bookstore.