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UM panel recommends name change for Yost Ice Arena

The University of Michigan may remove the name of college football legend Fielding H. Yost from the Yost Ice Arena.

A panel has recommended the university remove Yost's name and is asking members of the school campus community for feedback on the proposal. The President’s Advisory Committee on University History is accepting input on the plan until June 7.

As athletic director at Michigan from 1921-41, Yost conceived and oversaw the building of today's modern athletic campus that included Michigan Stadium and Yost Field House, seen behind him in 1938.  It's now Yost Ice Arena.

Comments may be submitted through a new online portal. A umich.edu email address is required. Community members can also submit feedback via email or U.S. mail.

A summary of the feedback will be included in the committee’s final recommendation, which will be given to UM President Mark Schlissel, who can accept, reject or modify it.