William Carey University's alumni, students, faculty, and staff all contribute to the reputation and brand of the university. William Carey University's name, logo, seal, mascot, and other identity assets have intrinsic, reputational, and marketing value. The following policies and guidelines have been established to protect the brand of the university and to ensure the appropriate use of its identity assets.
This manual is intended for both internal and external users. It was created by the William Carey University Office for Advancement, which is charged with the responsibility to develop and maintain standards that promote and protect the Carey brand. Contact the Vice President for Advancement and Church Relations at 601-318-6497 or the Office of External Relations at 601-318-6524 with any questions or requests for information.
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University Primary Wordmark
The primary wordmark is a unique typographic signature that displays the name "William Carey University." The secondary wordmark is simply "Carey." "William Carey" may be used when combined with a recognized sport or program. The wordmarks are developed from the Trajan Pro font and may not be altered or recreated in any way.
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University Primary Logo
The primary logo consists of the shield and wordmark combined in a precise manner which create a distinctive logo for William Carey University.
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University Shield
The shield consists of four quadrants surrounding a cross, signifying the centrality of the Christian nature of the university. The shield uses the school colors: red, white and black. In certain circumstances the shield may be produced in black and white. The shield itself is reminiscent of the "shield of faith" and the Crusader shield. The date 1892 designates the founding date. When appropriate the four quadrants contain the four icons identifying our name sake, William Carey, and his life and contributions, may be removed.
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University Seal
When combined with scrolls, the circle surrounding the shield and the scrolls may only appear in black and white. When not combined with scrolls at the bottom, the circle may appear in black and white or red and white. The four icons may not be removed from the shield in the seal.
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University Signature
The university signature consists of the façade of Tatum Court and the name "William Carey University." Tatum Court was built in 1914 and named after its major benefactor W. S. F. Tatum, who gave the property for the Hattiesburg campus. Tatum Court serves as the administrative building for the university.
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To maintain brand consistency, position all school, department, and office names as shown with the university name and logo. The names of university offices, departments, and schools are listed in conjunction with the primary logo, university seal, or signature. The crusader image is reserved for athletic use only. The crusader image is not to be used by any non-athletic department or office for stationery or business cards. The name of the university office, department, or school may appear in vertical or horizontal alignment.
Only the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the School of Nursing may use distinct logos.
General Departments Wordmarks and Logos
Department Wordmark with Primary Logo
Department Wordmark with Seal Logo
Department Wordmark with Signature Logo
College of Osteopathic Medicine
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The two approved athletic images are the crusader with the shield and the shield alone. The shield is the primary athletic logo. It is reminiscent of both the crusader mascot and the shield used in the university crest. The shield connects both the athletic and the academic logos of the university.
Athletic Shield Individual Sport Logos
Athletic Crusader Individual Sport Logos
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