McGill University has chosen a new name that will take its men’s varsity teams into the University’s third century. The name — chosen with the aim of paying homage to Athletics and Recreation’s tradition and history while simultaneously uniting our community — is the McGill Redbirds. “This decision was the culmination of extensive consultation, debate and deliberation,” says Deputy Provost, Student Life and Learning Fabrice Labeau, co-chair of the Men’s Varsity Teams Naming Committee. Men’s Varsity Teams Naming Committee Summary of ProceedingsAbout McGill UniversityFounded in Montreal, Quebec, in 1821, McGill University is Canada’s top ranked medical doctoral university. Over half of McGill students claim a first language other than English, including approximately 19% of our students who say French is their mother tongue.
