EDWARDSVILLE – SIUE Athletics has unveiled a new look, showcasing a brand-new Cougar head for the first time since 2007.

The new cougar head represents a modernized version of the legendary cougar-symbolizing spirit and pride in SIUE. It becomes the primary mark for SIUE Athletics and will be used in addition to SIUE Cougars' wordmark.

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The new cougar head was designed by the University's Marketing and Communications team and two final versions were put to a vote. More than 7,000 SIUE students, faculty, staff and alumni voted to select the new cougar logo.

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