A lawmaker wants Utah Tech University to return to its old ‘Dixie’ name. Here’s what the school says.
Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, says the southern Utah school’s name “should have never been changed in the first place.” His push echoes President Donald Trump’s similar demand to pro sports teams.
(Chris Caldwell | Special to The Tribune) Utah Tech University's campus on Monday, July 14, 2025.
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