The old Evansville Purple Aces logo featured a cartoonish gentleman wearing a hat with a purple ribbon and a purple jacket.
Meaning and history
In 2001, the university replaced the gentleman with a primarily typographic insignia. The word “Aces” was the largest here, while the words “Purple” and “Evansville” were given in smaller letters (purple and gold respectively).
According to the press-release introducing the current Evansville Purple Aces logo, the aim of the update was “to strategically connect the institution and athletics into one single brand.” The result is a simple typographic logo featuring the interlocking letters “U” and “E.” In other words, there are only the initials of the name of the university, not a single reference to the athletic theme.
Evansville Purple Aces basketball
The men’s basketball team has won five Division II national championships and has appeared in five NCAA Division I Tournaments. The Lady Aces have played in the NCAA basketball tournament twice.
Evansville Purple Aces baseball
The university has had five of its former baseball players in Major League Baseball.
