Original: Typically as a matter of engendering school spirit , the institution either officially or unofficially uses this moniker of the institution 's athletic teams also as a nickname to refer to people associated with the institution , especially its current students , but also often its alumni , its faculty , and its administration as well .
Simplified: The athletic nickname , or equivalently athletic moniker , of a university or college is the name officially or unofficially adopted by that institution for at least the members of its athletic teams .