Valparaiso University generated headlines in February by announcing it was replacing the Crusaders team name, mascot and logo because they have been embraced by hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan.

Valparaiso University has a new nickname. The Beacons. The university announced Tuesday it has adopted a new mascot after a months-long process that included nearly 1,000 suggestions. “Our new ...

Valparaiso University announced Tuesday that it is adopting Beacons as its new nickname. The school's previous nickname, the Crusaders, was dropped in February. The Beacon also has been the name of ...

Valparaiso University said Tuesday it’s adopting Beacons as its official nickname after dumping Crusaders in February after it became embraced by hate groups. The private Lutheran-affiliated ...

VALPARAISO – Valparaiso University announced Tuesday that it has adopted the Beacons as its new team name, replacing the Crusaders, a term school officials dropped this year after saying it had been ...

VALPARAISO, IN - OCTOBER 2: Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana on October 2, 1981. (Photo by Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Getty Images VALPARAISO, Ind. - Valparaiso ...

VALPARAISO, Ind. (WNDU) - Valparaiso University will now be known as the “Beacons.” The university announced its new nickname in a tweet Tuesday morning, saying it’s directly connected to its motto, ...

Head Coach: Roger Powell, in his third season at Valparaiso and third as a head coach. He has a record of 27-46 with the ...

Preview the Dec 2 matchup between the Marquette Golden Eagles and Valparaiso Beacons with how to watch, tv channel info, ...

VALPARAISO, Ind.VALPARAISO, Ind. — Valparaiso University announced Tuesday that it has adopted the Beacons as its new team name, replacing the Crusaders, a term school officials dropped this year ...

Valparaiso introduced "Beacons" as its new nickname Tuesday, months after abandoning its old "Crusaders" moniker. "Valparaiso University's new nickname directly connects to our motto, ‘In thy light we ...

VALPARAISO, Ind. — Valparaiso University on Tuesday announced it has adopted the Beacons as its new nickname, replacing the Crusaders. The school said on Twitter that the new name “directly connects” ...