The University of Rhode Island based in Kingston, Rhode Island, sponsors an athletic program comprising almost 20 varsity teams. Before the logo described above, the athletic program used a different emblem. It was built around the depiction of a ram’s head. Here, the full name of the university could be seen, as well as the word “Rams.”
Meaning and history
1989 – 2009
2010 – Today
The Rhode Island Rams logo is a purely typographic one. It features the letter “I” superimposed over the letter “R.” What makes the emblem stand out is the way the two shades of blue, a lighter and a darker one, are paired. They create an unusual shade effect and add some dimension.