The recent decision by the authorities of Brac University to change its name as a tribute to the late Brac founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed has sparked extensive discussions throughout the country.
However, this is not a unique occurrence in history; numerous universities have changed their names, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the institutions.
Ryerson University, Canada: In Canada, Ryerson University underwent a name change to Toronto Metropolitan University following a racism controversy surrounding Egerton Ryerson, who played a role in Canada's residential school system.
Wrexham Glyndwr University, Wales: Wrexham Glyndwr University in Wales plans to rebrand itself as Wrexham University, or Prifysgol Wrecsam in Welsh, between late 2023 and early 2024.
Polytechnic University, US: California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt in the US has undergone multiple name changes in 1913, 1935, 1972, 1974, and most recently in 2022. It is presently known as Humboldt State University.
Arizona Christian University, US: In the US, Arizona Christian University changed its name to Southwestern Conservative Baptist Bible College in 2011, while the University of Central Missouri was renamed Central Missouri State University in 2006.
Beuth University, France: Beuth University of Applied Sciences in France became Berlin University of Applied Sciences in 2021.
University of Ballarat, Australia: Australia's University of Ballarat rebranded itself as Federation University Australia in 2013.
Shekhawati University, India: In India's Rajasthan, Shekhawati University was renamed Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University in 2014.
UP Technical University, India: Lucknow's Uttar Pradesh Technical University in India was renamed Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University.
Kinki University, Japan: In Japan, Kinki University changed its name to Kindai University in 2014 due to the unfavorable English connotations associated with "Kinki."
