After several rounds of voting, Blackhawk Technical College announces the new nickname for its athletics program to the public.

According to a news release, after conducting surveys among students, staff and faculty, and offering the public an opportunity to weigh in through the Blackhawk magazine, the decision to adopt the moniker “Talons” reflects the college’s spirit of determination, strength and agility, symbolized by the fierce-looking hawk featured in the newly unveiled athletics logo.

In February, the college announced its new membership with the National Junior College Athletics Association. Competing in NJCAA’s Region 4 at the Division II level, the college now offers men’s golf, co-ed clay target shooting, women’s volleyball, co-ed bowling and men’s and women’s basketball.

This announcement coincides with another recent step by the college to offer housing to its students in a partnership with Beloit College.