The citizens committee Opération Nouveau Nom has proposed three potential new names for the Université de Moncton: Université d’Acadie, Université francophone Atlantique and Université Nouvelle-Acadie. While the university has not endorsed a name change and previously rejected a proposal to do so in 2023, the group plans to hold a public consultation about potential names this year. The group argues that the university name does not highlight the institution’s Francophone and Acadian heritage. UMoncton students voiced their opposition to a name change: In a February student union election, 89% of voters opposed changing the university’s name. Speaking to Radio-Canada, UMoncton engineering student Léonard Simard explained that students are generally prioritizing other issues, such as the cost of living and tuition.
