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USA Universities Mascots

Most Universities in the US have one or more mascots representing the students and the University as such and foremost cheering them up during athletic games. Some of the mascots are animals that are actually alive but most are students dressed in the colors of the school and a mascot costume.

We have put together a list of University Mascots ordered by state and for all that are interested feel welcomed to browse this page. Click on the state to open or close. Contact us if you have missing information, we will be glad to publish it.



» Mascots of Universities in Alabama
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Auburn University Tiger:
Aubie		 Aubie is number 1 in the USA, it has won a record six mascot national championships. Tigers
Jacksonville State University Gamecock:
Cocky		 not found Gamecocks
University of Alabama Elephant:
Big Al
At the 1979 Sugar Bowl Big Al had his debut. Crimson Tide
University of Alabama at Birmingham Dragon:
Blaze		 At a basketball game January 6, 1996, "Blaze" was introduced. Blazers
University of North Alabama Lions:
Leo and Una		 Leo III and Una, born on November 18, 2002, reside on the campus in the George H. Carroll Lion Habitat. Lions
University of South Alabama Jaguars:
South Paw
Miss Pawla 		Miss Pawla joined South Paw in 1992. Today, the duo of South Paw and Miss Pawla represent the Jaguars . Jaguars
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Arizona
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Arizona State University Devil:
Sparky the Sun Devil 		Sparky was introduced on November 20, 1946. Sun Devils
Northern Arizona University Lumberjack:
Louie the Lumberjack		 Louie the Lumberjack, the on-the-field mascot for NAU, made his return to the field of the Skydome in 2004 after a pause of two seasons. Lumberjacks
University of Arizona Wildcats:
Wilbur and Wilma
The two mascots are officially married since 1986. Arizona Wildcats
Scottsdale Community College Artichoke:
Artie 		First sighting in 1972. Fighting Artichokes
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Arkansas
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
University of Arkansas Razorback hog :
Big Red

Razorback hog :
Boss Hog

Pig:
Sue E

Razorback hog :
Pork Chop

Razorback hog :
Ribby		 Hogs are cheering since 1920's in Arkansas. Razorbacks
University of Central Arkansas Bear:
Victor E		 The debut was in 1999. Bears &
Sugar Bears
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in California
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
California Polytechnic State University Mustang:
Musty the Mustang		 not found Mustangs
California State University, East Bay (Hayward, CA) Pioneer:
Pioneer Pete 		Originated from Space Pioneer in 1961 to Pioneer to today. Pioneers
California State Fullerton Elephant:
Tuffy the Titan 		Can be traced back to the early 1960s, which is when the campus hosted "The First Intercollegiate Elephant Race" in Human History. Titans
Fresno State Bulldog:
Timeout
 Adopted in 1921 as mascot. Bulldogs
Loyola Marymount University Lion:
Iggy		 The Lion has remained firmly entrenched in Loyola from 1923 on. Lions
Pepperdine University Wave:
Willie the Wave 		Following a 10-year absence Willie the Wave is back. Waves
Pomona-Pitzer College in Claremon Sagehen:
Cecil Sagehen 		Sagehen name is used as early as 1911. Sagehens
Sacramento State Hornet:
Herky the Hornet 		Herky was created in 1947 by the first class at what was then Sacramento State College Hornets
San Diego State University Aztec:
Aztec Warrior 		Historically referred to as Monty - Montezuma Aztecs
Santa Clara University Bronco:
Bucky the Bronco		 In November 1923 the Bronco was introduced as mascot. Broncos
Stanford University There is no official mascot at Stanford University. Since 1981, Stanford has been known as the Cardinal. The "Tree," which is a member of the Stanford Band, has been mistaken as the school’s mascot, but it is not. Cardinal
UCLA Bruin Bears:
Joe and Josephine Bruin
 Starting off 1918 with a dog then to a Grizzly and today a Bruin. as a mascot required changes. Bruins
UC Santa Cruz Banana Slug:
Sammy		 In 1986 the lowly but beloved Banana Slug UCSC's became the official mascot Banana Slugs
University of California, Irvine Anteater:
Peter the Anteater		 The anteater was chosen in 1965 and inspired by "Peter the Anteater" from the Johnny Hart comic strip, "B.C.. Anteaters
University of California, Riverside Bear:
Scotty the Bear 		1998, the bear mascot was professionally redesigned to look more ferocious. The new "Scotty" featured a half-blue face in homage to William Wallace, the subject of the movie Braveheart. The Highlanders
University of California at San Diego Demigod of the sea:
King Triton		 Adopted by UC San Diego as its mascot in 1964 Tritons
University of California Berkeley Bear:
Oski
 Oski the Bear debuted in 1941. California Golden Bears
University of California Davis Mustang:
Gunrock the Mustang 		The name dates to 1921 when the US Army brought a horse named Gun Rock to UC Davis to supply high-quality stock for cavalry horses. Aggies
University of California Santa Barbara Fantom:
Fantom of the Dome		 For the last several years, the "Fantom of the Dome" has entertained Gaucho fans, donned in a black cape and a Zoro mask. Gauchos
University of San Diego Bullfighter:
Diego
 Diego Torero was awarded the Strongest Mascot Trophy amidst a robust crowd filled with celebrities and sports fans alike in 2007. Toreros
University of San Francisco Mastodon:
The Don 		Mammoth-like creature (mastodon) Dons
University of Southern California Horse:
Traveler
 Current official mascot is Traveler an alive Andalusian horse.

Tommy Trojan – Unofficial; the bronze statue is commonly mistaken as the school's official mascot.		 Trojans
University of the Pacific Tiger:
Power Cat		 For over 80 years the Pacific tiger mascot has been a symbol of the school's athletic teams. In 1999 the new and current mascot, "Power Cat" was introduced. Tigers
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Colorado
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
University of Colorado Bison:
Ralphie a real Buffalo
&
Chip is a costumed Buffalo 		CU has two live buffalo mascots, Ralphie IV and Ralphie V. Life span is average 13 years. Buffaloes
Colorado School of Mines Miner:
Marvin the Miner 		Blaster the Burro died at age 33 then Marvin the Miner became the mascot. Orediggers
United States Air Force Academy Falcon:
The Bird		 The falcon as the Academy's mascot was introduced in 1959. Fighting Falcons
University of Denver Redtailed Hawk :
Ruckus		 Mascot Ruckus is active since 1998 to present. Pioneers
University of Northern Colorado Bear:
Klawz		 The bear officially became the mascot in 1925 Bears
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Connecticut
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
United States Coast Guard Academy Bear:
Objee the Bear 		The tradition of keeping a live bear as the mascot was continued until the City of New London petitioned for its removal in 1984. Bears
Connecticut College Camel:
The Camel 		The camel serves since 1969 as the symbol of endurance and fortitude. Camels
Fairfield University Red Deer :
Stag		 Since 1948 Stag is the official mascot standing for spirited and agile. Stags
Quinnipiac University Cat :
Boomer the Bobcat		 Since November 2002 the Bobcat is the Mascot. Bobcats
Sacred Heart University Pioneer:
Big Red		 In February 2007 Big Red was introduced taking over from Bucky. Pioneers
University of Connecticut Husky:
Jonathan the Husky 		In December 1934, the Husky was chosen as the mascot. Huskies
University of Hartford Hawk:
Howie the Hawk		 Howie the Hawk began its tenure during the winter of 1989-90. Hartford Hawks
Yale Dog:
Handsome Dan the Bulldog 		Since the inception of the tradition in 1889 actual bulldogs hold this position. Bulldogs
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Delaware
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
University of Delaware Hen:
YoUDee		 Introduced in 1993. Fighting Blue Hens
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Florida
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Barry University in Florida Parrot:
Bucky the Parrot		 not found Buccaneers
Florida American Alligators:
Albert and Alberta 		A live alligator was chosen as the mascot in 1921. Albert became the costumed mascot in 1970. He was joined by a female version, Alberta, in 1986. Florida Gators
Florida Atlantic University Burrowing Owl:
Owsley the Owl		 Since mid-1980s, the university used the bird as its mascot. Owls
Florida Gulf Coast University Eagle:
Azul the Eagle
 Since August 1997 the Eagle as mascot is in place. Eagles
Florida Institute of Technology Panther:
The Panther
The panther also happens to be the state animal of Florida and was introduced as mascot in 1983. Panthers
Florida International University Panther:
Roary the Panther		 From 1972 to 1987 the Sunblazer was its mascot, then the Panther was introduced. In the summer of 2001, the FIU Golden Panther got a makeover, and the result was a “meaner, leaner” predator ready for a fight. Golden Panthers
Florida State Native American on horse:
Chief Osceola and his horse Renegade 		The university's first mascots were Sammy Seminole (1958-1972) and Chief Fullabull, replacing them in 1978 with Chief Osceola and Renegade, after leaders of the Seminole Tribe of Florida expressed their concern. Seminoles
Jacksonville University Dolphin:
Nellie (live dolphin)
&
Duncan the Dolphin		 Nellie, a real Atlantic bottlenose dolphin approx. 50 years old is the official Mascot. Duncan the dolphin a costumed student. Dolphins
Miami University Hawk:
Swoop the RedHawk
Born: Sept. 15, 2007 RedHawks
Nova Southeastern University Shark:
Razor the Shark 		1982 until 2004 they were called "knights". 2005 the new Sharks logo and athletic mascot was unveiled. Sharks
University of Central Florida Black Knight:
Knightro the knight 		1994 Knightro was introduced. Knights
University of Miami Ibis:
Sebastian the Ibis 		First seen 1957 Hurricanes
University of North Florida Osprey:
Ozzie and Harriet Osprey		 The osprey was officially adopted as an mascot in November 1979. Ospreys
University of South Florida Bull:
Rocky D. Bull		 The Golden Brahman was ultimately selected and unveiled as the mascot on November 17, 1962 Bulls
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Georgia
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Agnes Scott College Dog:
Scottie dog		 New make over in Fall 2008 Scotties
Emory University Eagle:
Swoop

Skeleton Dooley 		The eagle mascot of the university was redesigned in 2005.

The "unofficial mascot" Dooley is a skeleton and active since 1909. 		Eagles
Georgia University Bulldog:
Live Bulldog Uga

Hairy Dawg		 Uga is the name of a lineage of English Bulldogs, which have served as the mascot of the University of Georgia (UGA) since 1956.

Costumed as bulldog, a person also performs as Hairy Dawg at Georgia Bulldog athletic events.		 Bulldogs
Georgia Southern University Eagle:
Gus
 In 1960 the mascot was officially changed to the “Eagles”. Eagles
Georgia State University Panther:
Pounce, the blue Panther
 Not found. Panthers and
Lady Panthers
Georgia Tech Bee:
Buzz		 Invented in 1972 and re-designed in 1979, Buzz is the official mascot. In 2000 and 2001, Buzz won the NCA (National Cheerleaders Assoc) mascot of the year. Yellow Jacktes
Ramblin' Wreck
Kennesaw State University Owl:
Scrappy
the fighting Owl
 Designed in 1996 Scrappy is a battle-ready bird wearing sneakers and an "Owls" costume. Fighting Owls and
the Lady Owls
Mercer University Bear:
Toby a Bear 		Not found Mercer Bears
Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrel:
Swoop the RedHawk
Dr. Thornwell Jacobs, Oglethorpe University's president from 1915-1943, chose the Stormy Petrel as the school's mascot. Stormy Petrels
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Hawaii
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
University of Hawaii Native Warrior:
Vili The Warrior		 Vili the Warrior is truly famous. The mascot for the University of Hawaii, has sued Electronic Arts for using his likeness in NCAA Football 06 without permission. Fighting Deans
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Idaho
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Boise State University Bronco:
Buster Bronco 		The idea to have a Bronco as a mascot originated in 1932 by Boise State Junior College Students. Broncos
Idaho State Tiger:
Benny the Bengal		 In the early 1920s the institute adopted the Bengal Tiger as the school mascot. Bengals
University of Idaho Native Warrior:
Joe Vandal		 A reporter wrote that the basketball team was vandalizing its opponents, and by 1921 the Vandal name stuck. Vandals
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Illinois
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
DePaul University Demon:
DIBS (Demon In a Blue Suit)		 In 1900 the monogram "D" was selected for the uniforms which brought the nickname "D-men" which evolved into "Demons." The blue was chosen in 1901 by a vote of the student body.. Blue Demons
Eastern Illinois University Panther:
Billy the Panther 		The panther, was informally known as "Billy" until its name was officially changed to "Prowler the Panther," until its name was officially changed to "Billy the Panther" on 13 September 2008 Panthers
Illinois State University Bird:
Reggie Redbird		 The name Reggie Redbird was decided in a campus-wide vote in 1980. Redbirds
Loyola, Chicago Wolf:
Lou Wolf 		Lou Wolf was inspired by the Basque coat-of-arms of Saint Ignatius of Loyola depicting two wolves over a kettle. The popular mascot, which had become a Chicago institution through several generations, received a facelift over the summer of 2000. Loyola Ramblers
Northern Illinois University Husky:
Victor E.Huskie		 Former Mascots - Profs, Cardinals, Evansmen, Northerners, Teachers. Huskies
Northwestern University Wildcat:
Willie the Wildcat		 In 1933, the Northwestern athletic department and an advertising firm created the first image of Willie. He did not actually come to life until 1947. In 2007, the first football game revealed a new-look Willie after a "makeover". Wildcats
Southern Illinois Saluki :
Live Salukis on Campus
(Egyptian Hunting Dogs)		 The Saluki was chosen as SIU's mascot on March 19, 1951. Salukis
University of Chicago Mythology:
The Phoenix

The gargoyles are the unofficial mascot.		 The school's mascot is officially the Phoenix, chosen in honor of the city of Chicago's rebirth after the Great Chicago Fire. Maroons
University of Illinois at Urbana no mascot Chief Illiniwek was the mascot and official symbol from 1926 to February 21, 2007. In response to the Oglala Sioux requests, Chief Illiniwek no longer performs at athletic events. Fighting Illini
Western Illinois Bulldog:
Colonel Rock		 Rocky was named after Ray "Rock" Hanson, a former WIU athletic director and ex-Marine. The Fighting Leathernecks
and the females:
The Westerwinds
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Indiana
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Ball State University Cardinal Bird:
Charlie Cardinal		 The history of the first Cardinal team dates back to 1926. The anthropomorphized cardinal mascot cheers at all athletics events. Ball State Cardinals
Bethel College Stone:
Threshing Stone called Thresher		 The Thresher as a metaphor for the separation of the grain (valuable inner) from the hull (outer) was chosen in early days of the college.. Threshers
Butler UniversityBulldog:
Butler Blue II (since 2004)

A person in bulldog costume also performs as "Bulldog" mascot. 		The Bulldog as mascot dates back to 1875. Since 2000 the live dog Butler Blue is the official mascot. Bulldogs
DePauw University Tiger:
Tyler the Tiger		 Tyler wears a fur, covered with orange and black stripes and wears the Tiger Pep Band uniform since 2004. Tigers
Earlham College Human:
Mr. Quaker		 Not found The Hustlin' Quakers
Indiana State Fox:
Sycamore Sam		 In 1995, the university welcomed Sycamore Sam, a blue and white fox-like creature. Sycamores
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Mastodon:
Don the Mastodon		 The mascot was adopted after IPFW professors participated in a locally-widely-reported archeological dig at a construction site in Fort Wayne during IPFW's early years, where mastodon bones were unearthed. Mastodons
Manchester College, North Manchester Indiana Human:
Sammy Spartan 		Not found Spartans
Notre Dame Human:
Notre Dame Leprechaun		 Created by Theodore W. Drake in 1964. Fighting Irish
Oral Roberts IUPUI Jaguar :
Jinx and Jawz the Jaguars
 Jinx the Jaguar has been representing IUPUI since 1998 when the Jaguars began playing in the NCAA's Division I Athletics.

Jinx's long lost cousin,Jawz, came in to help spread Jaguar Fever in 2006.		 Jaguars
Purdue University Locomotive:
Boilermaker Special

Human:
Purdue Pete		 The Boilermaker Special is the official mascot of Purdue since the 1930s. The 'Specials' are Victorian era locomotives.

Since 1956 Purdue Pete has been a regular at Purdue games, usually wearing the head with a football or basketball uniform.

Rowdy was phased out in the 2006-07 sports season.		 Boilermakers
Purdue University North Central Panther:
Pounce the Panther		 Pounce the Panther replaced the previous mascot, the Centaur, in Spring 2003. The Centaur mascot was adopted in 1967. Panthers
Rose Hulman Institute of Technology Elephant:
Rosie the Elephant		 The history of Rosie dates back to the early 1900s. The mascot was formerly a tradition that consisted of the freshman class creating a wooden Rosie for Homecoming. Today the Rosie mascot suit is filled by a Fighting Engineer student. Fightin' Engineers
University of Evansville Human:
Ace Purple 		Ace Purple is a turn-of-the century riverboat gambler and was created by Evansville Press artist Larry Hill around 1966. Purple Aces
University of Southern Indiana Eagle:
Archibald Eagle (Archie) 		Not found Screaming Eagles
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Iowa
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Iowa State Cardinal:
Cy the Cardinal		 “Cy the Cardinal” (his official name) debuted at the 1954 Homecoming game and has become the enduring symbol of Iowa State athletics. Cyclones
University of Iowa Hawk:
Herky the Hawk		 Herky was first introduced at a football game in 1959. Hawkeyes
University of Northern Iowa Panther:
TC (The Cat) Panther		 In 1938 a stylized panther profile appeared. The Panther mascot as a costumed person, dressed in a panther costume, had at a basketball game in January 1957 his first appearance.

In the late 1950s the spelling of the mascot's name changed to "Peppy".

In the 80s the Panther began to be known as TC, initials for The Cat. 		 
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Kansas
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Kansas State University Wildcat:
Willie the Wildcat		 1947: First appearance at the September football game in a red-brown wildcat costume with black stripes and a tail.
1960s: The original K-State Willie costume was purple in color with large ears that somewhat resembled Mickey Mouse.
1967-1980: a new, "meaner-looking" Willie head with coyote and wolf hair was created.
1980-1993: A second Willie head made in 1967 is used.
1985: The "beefed-up" Willie appeared .
1994-1996: Last pre-Powercat Willie.
1997: The current Willie was created		 Wildcats
McPherson College Bulldog:
Ben the Bulldog 		1917 the bulldog Ben of Coach Vernick was adopted as the mascot of the College. Bulldogs
Pittsburg State University Gorilla:
Gus the Gorilla		 The current mascot, Gus, was designed in 1985. Gorillas
University of Kansas Mythical cross between a Blue Jay and a Sparrowhawk:
Mascot Squad
Big Jay and Baby Jay		 In the 1960s Big Jay had his first appearance and was joined by Baby Jay on October 9, 1971. Jayhawks
Washburn University Human:
The Ichabod		 From 1868 on the mascot The Ichabod existed in name only. In 1938 the original design of the studious-looking, tuxedo-clad figure was created. The men's teams: "The Ichabods"
women's teams: "Lady Blues".
Wichita State University Bundle of Wheat:
WuShock		 the name "Shockers" first appeared in 1904 because many of the players earned money during the off season harvesting (or "shocking") wheat in the surrounding fields.

When it came time to bring the name to life, students created in 1948 WuShock — a big, bad, muscle-bound bundle of wheat.

In 1998, WuShock, also referred to as "Wu," marked his 50th birthday by undergoing a redesign.		  
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Kentucky
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Morehead State University Eagle:
Beaker the Eagle		 Since the mid-1950s, Beaker the Eagle is the active mascot of MSU. Eagles
Murray State University Horse:
Dunker		 In October 2007 the new costume was presented to the crowd. It has real horse hair and muscles built into the suit. Racers
for baseball: Thoroughbreds or Breds is used
Northern Kentucky University Norsemen or Viking:
The Norse		 Through the 1970s and ’80s, the “Norsemen” did have a logo — a stylized Viking with pointy horns, a mustache and goatee, on their uniforms. It took quite some changes to reach the result of "The Norse" like we know him today. Last make-over was in 2005. Norse
Thomas More College Human:
Tommy Mo		 On February 8, Thomas More College unveiled the mascot Tommy Mo. The mascot is fashioned after the College’s patron, Saint Thomas More. Saints
University of Kentucky Wildcat:
Live wildcat Blue

The Wildcat

Scratch		 The costumed Wildcat mascot debuted in 1976.

Blue is a live bobcat (American English, "wildcat"). It lives at the Salato Wildlife Education Center near the state capital of Frankfort.

Scratch is a later addition and a more child-friendly version of The Wildcat. 		Wildcats
University of Louisville Cardinal:
Cardinal Bird		 The Cardinal was chosen as the mascot after 1913. In 2004, the Cardinal Bird was presented with the National Cheerleaders Association's Most Collegiate Mascot award. Cardinals or Cards
Western Kentucky Fantasy Creature:
Big Red		 Big Red, the mascot, was introduced in December of 1979. The mascot won the "Key to Spirit" award - the highest honor presented to team mascots at the time - at the Universal Cheerleading Association competition in 1980, 1981 and again in 1983. Hilltoppers
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Louisiana
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Louisiana Tech University Bulldog:
Tech XX, a live Bulldog
Costumed Student:
Champ		 Quite an amount of Bulldogs served as mascots as current number is twenty: Tech XX entered the arena in 2005.

Bulldogs
and
Lady Techsters
LSU Tiger:
live Mike the Tiger,
Mike VI is a two-year old Siberian-Bengal mix male currently weighing over 300 pounds.		 In 1934 a a two-hundred-pound, one-year old tiger from the Little Rock Zoo was purchased for $750,00.
Mike II (1956–1958

Mike III (1958–1976)

Mike IV (1976–1990)

Mike V (1990–2007)

Mike VI (2007–now) 		Fighting Tigers
Northwestern State University Demon:
Vic the Demon		 Not found Demons
Southeastern Louisiana University Lion:
Roomie the Lion		 1931 the lion was chosen as mascot, but was nameless.
In a 1963 “Lobo” was introduced, 1964 the name was changed to honor the late Hollis “Roomie” Wilson, a beloved biology professor and fervent Lions fan.
October 2008 Roomie the Lion was presented after a total makeover.		 Lions
Tulane University Pelican:
Riptide the Pelican 		The mean-looking anthropomorphic wave-crest was officially adopted in 1964.
In 1998 a full redesign presented a green and blue oblique T crested by a foamy wave. Gumby the mascot was replaced with the Pelican mascot.
The name "Riptide" was selected		 Green Wave
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Plant:
Cayenne (costumed)		 Former:
  • 1960s Bulldog
  • 1963 Mr. Cajun
  • RC the Bulldog
  • 1970s "Gee" the bulldog Ragin' Cajuns
  • "The Fabulous Cajun Chicken" (animated)
    1982-1999
Current:
Cayenne		 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
University of Louisiana at Monroe Warhawk:
ACE the Warhawk		 On January 30, 2006, the 75-year-old "Indians" mascot retired in light of new NCAA restrictions against American Indian-themed mascots< and April 5, 2006 the new name "Warhawk" was announced.

August 30, 2006 the university debuted its new mascot 'ACE'.		 Warhawks
University of New Orleans Alligator:
Lafitte the Alligator
&
Pierre the Pirate		 1958, the student body chose the nickname "Privateers. The mascot was named "Lafitte the Instigator", in honor of Jean Lafitte, a famous privateer around New Orleans during the 1800's." Privateers
Xavier University of Louisiana Human:
Gold Digga		 Not found Gold Rush (men),
Gold Nuggets (women)
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Maine
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Bowdoin College Bear :
Polar Bear
 1913 the polar bear became the first College mascot.
The exploration of the polar region by Bowdoin alumni Thomas H. Hubbard of the Class of 1857, Robert E. Peary of the Class of 1877, and Donald B. MacMillan of the Class of 1898, initiated this decision.

October 24, 2008 the new logo and image of the "Polar Bear" was introduced.		 Polar Bears
University of Maine Black Bear:
Bananas		 Since 1914, a live black bear has been the mascot of the University of Maine.
At least 15 different black bears carried on the name "Bananas" until the practice of having live mascots was banned after the death of "Cindy Bananas" in 1966.
In 1969 costumed students took over the role as mascot Bananas.
In 2004 the bear had a make-over. 		Black Bears
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Maryland
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Columbia Union College Human :
The Pioneer
 In the 1970s the Pioneers was officially adopted as mascot. Pioneers
Johns Hopkins University Bird :
Blue Jay 		1993: the mascot costume of Blue Jay was officially introduced.
Blue Jays
Towson Tiger:
Towson Tiger
» Bronze Tiger Statue
and Doc		 The first appearance of the tiger was in 1963.
In the 1980's the first official costume was purchased.
In 2003 the tiger was renamed "Doc" in honor of longtime faculty member Donald Minnegan.
The new bronze statue, outside Stephens Hall, was unveiled on February 8, 2007.		 Towson Tigers
United States Naval Academy Goat:
Bill the Goat (live)		 In 1893 a live goat named El Cid made his debut as a mascot.
In the early 1900s, the beloved mascot was finally given a name and a live goat is kept as a mascot till this day.
The athletics team is also represented by a costumed midshipman.
There is also a bronze statue of the goat at the main gate to the Academy grounds.		 "The Midshipmen"
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Chesapeake Bay Retriever :
True Grit
True Grit appears in two forms: Both as a statue in front of the Retriever Activities Center of a Chesapeake Bay retriever and as a costumed mascot, an anthropomorphized Chesapeake Bay retriever. 		The first appearance of the mascot was in 1966 and also known as "Fever the Retriever" in the late 1990s.
 Retrievers
University of Maryland College Park Turtle:
Testudo the Diamondback Terrapin is a statue.		 Testuda was first introduced in 1932 and became the official school mascot in 1933.
 Terrapins
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Massachusetts
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Columbia Union College Human :
Lord Jeffrey Amherst 		"Lord Jeff' caught on as a mascot in 1921. From the 1920s - 1960s, there was little controversy surrounding the mascot. Amherst infected the Native American with smallpox by distributing blankets that were contaminated with the disease. Applying bio warfare was initiated by him. The Singing College
The Fairest College
Lord Jeffs
Jeffs
Berklee College of Music Cat :
Mingus 		The mascot is named after the late Jazz Legend Charles Mingus. September 3, 2004 this Jazz cat had the first public appearance.
 ice hockey team: Ice Cats
Boston College Eagle:
Baldwin and Baldwin Jr. 		In 1920 the Eagle as the schools mascot was born. Two live mascots, from Texas and New Mexico were donated to the College.
Stuffed and mounted a Golden Eagle resided in the athletic department office for about 40 years.
In 1961 Margo a 10-pound, two-month old female Golden Eagle given to the University.
Using a costumed human mascot instead of an endangered animal was an alternative, when Margo died. Baldwin is a 6 1/2-ft. tall mascot with many new eagle like features, including feathers, wings, and a newly designed head. Baldwin Jr. is a 9 1/2-ft. tall inflatable mascot. 		Eagles
Boston University Boston Terrier:
Rhett (costumed student)		 Rhett is the mascot since 1922. Rhett was named an All American mascot in 1996 and placed 4 th in the National Mascot Championships in 2002. Terriers
Brandeis University Owl :
Ollie the Owl
Ollie the Owl has been the Official Mascot of Brandeis University since 1995.
 Judges
University of Maryland College Park Turtle:
Testudo the Diamondback Terrapin is a statue.		 Testuda was first introduced in 1932 and became the official school mascot in 1933.
 Terrapins
University of Maryland College Park Beaver:
The Beaver		 Since 1914 the beaver is officially established as the mascot.
 Engineers
Northeastern University Husky:
King Husky and Paws		 On March 4. 1927 a live Siberian Husky appeared in the university and was named King Husky. The last Husky King Husky VII passed away in 1989 and there was no live mascot for 15 years. 2003, Northeastern students voted to replace their original mascots with Paws. King Husky appears at Northeastern Athletics games and is joined by Paws in their costumes.
 Huskies
UMass Lowell River Hawk :
Rowdy the River Hawk 		1994 the name River Haw was selected.
Rowdy, was first introduced in 1996 and received a makeover in 2007. 		River Hawks
University of Massachusetts Amherst Human:
Sam the Minuteman		 The University changed its mascot in 1972 to the Minuteman and named it Sam.
 Minutemen and Minutewomen
Williams College Cow :
Purple Cow Ephelia		 The origins of the cow mascot are unknown, but one possibility is that it was inspired by the Purple Cow humor magazine, a student publication begun in 1907, which used the college color along with a cow.
Ephmen, or the Ephs
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Goat:
Gompei		 The original living goat dates all the way back to 1891, and in the care of a Japanese student Kuwada Gompei. The Goat was later given to WPI as a gift of the class of 1893. When the goat died, his head was bronzed and mounted and then stolen. Now an oversized bronzed goat head attached to a tiny goat body serves as mascot, as well as a goat costumed student.
Engineers
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Michigan
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Eastern Michigan University Eagle :
Swoop 		Since 1991, the mascot has been the Eastern Eagle "Swoop", after the traditional name "Hurons" (Huron Indian Tribe) was under internal and external pressure, dropped. Eagles
Grand Valley State University Cat :
Louie the Laker		 The nearby Lake Michigan left its imprint in the name "Lakers". The costume of Louie the Laker, consists of a large cartoonish face with a goofy oversized jaw, a scowl, a blue and white striped shirt, blue pants, a blue captain's hat, and large foam boots.
 Lakers
Michigan State University Human :
Sparty 		The muscular Spartan appeared for the first in in 1925. Sparty is dressed in stylized Greek costume. Sparty appeared on the front cover of the Wii edition of NCAA Football 09, the first time a non-athlete has graced the cover. Spartans
Michigan Technological University Dog:
Blizzard T. Husky		 January 31, 1997 was the first official appearance of Blizzard. Huskies
Northern Michigan University. Wildcat :
Wildcat Willy
The mascot came to life in 1970, when a 38-pound female bobcat— semi-domesticated and declawed— was purchased from a Toronto resident, she was named Bobby. Bobby would go on the road with teams, taking her first road trip to a football game at Central Michigan University in 1971.
Bobby broke out of her cage one day and was never found back.

Since 1995, the NMU mascot "Wildcat Willy" is active. 		Wildcats
University of Detroit Mercy Titan:
Tommy Titan		 Not found
 Titans
Western Michigan University Bronco (Horse):
Buster Bronco		 "Born" in 1988, Buster is an official member of the WMU Cheer Team. Initially Buster was a student dressed in a horse's head. After a few changes, the current Buster Bronco took the form seen today in 1991.
 Broncos
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Mississippi
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
University of Mississippi Human :
Colonel Reb 		Colonel Reb' is the traditional sporting mascot of the University of Mississippi ("Ole Miss"), used officially from 1979 until 2003.
In 2003, the administration eliminated Colonel Reb from the sidelines at Ole Miss athletic events as the on-the-field mascot. To replace him,two finalists, Rebel Bruiser and Rowdy Rebel, were introduced and invited fans were supposed to vote on their favorite. The poll was canceled to limited response, so Ole Miss currently has no on-field mascot. However, Colonel Reb remains very much alive in the public consciousness.		 Ole Miss Rebels
Mississippi State University Bulldog :
The Bulldog (MSU Live Mascot)		 1932 the nickname Maroons, for State's uniform color, gained prominence. Bulldog's use as an official game mascot began in 1935. In 1961 Bulldogs became the official title for State teams.
A student wearing a Bulldog suit, named Bully, is part of the MSU cheerleading team.
The cowbell is an unofficial but very much appreciated and loved mascot/symbol.		 Bulldogs
University of Southern Mississippi Human :
Seymour d'Campus		 The athletics team was in 1953 nicknamed "The Southerners" and General Nat was approved as the Southerners’ mascot. General Nat was the first mascot and his horse was named Son of Dixie.

The present nickname, the Golden Eagles, was chosen in 1972 and the new mascot was eventually named Seymour, an individual in a golden eagle costume. 		Golden Eagles
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Missouri
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Missouri University of Science and Technology Human :
Joe Miner 		Joe Miner's character is closely tied with the school's founding in 1870 as the University of Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy. January 1st, 2008 the University of Missouri-Rolla changed its name to Missouri S&T but Joe Miner still represents the school as mascot. Miners
University of Missouri Tiger :
Truman the Tiger		 Truman the Tiger is since September 16, 1986, the official mascot for Missouri Tigers athletics. Truman was named after the only U.S. president from Missouri, Harry S. Truman. The "Best Mascot in the Nation" was assigned to costumed mascot Truman for the second time, in national competition in 2004. Tigers
Northwest Missouri State University Bearcat :
Bobby the Bearcat		 In 1916 a Drury College coach asked the Northwest coach if his bearcats were ready to play. The name stuck. The first drawing of Bobby Bearcat was completed in 1927. Bobby the Bearcat today, is a costumed mascot. Bearcats
Saint Louis University Charm Doll :
Billiken
Elf-like figure with pointed ears, a mischievous smile, and a tuft a hair on his pointed head.		 The Billiken became the athletic mascot of Saint Louis University, because the figure was said to resemble coach John R. Bender. The school's athletic teams remain the Billikens to this day. A statue of the Billiken stands in front of the Cupples House. Billikens
Southeast Missouri State University Redhawk:
Rowdy the Redhawk		 On Jan. 22, 2005 the new mascot Rowdy the Redhawk made his debut. Redhawks
St. Louis College of Pharmacy Gremlin:
Eutectic		 "The 'Eutectic' describes the scientific process of two solids being combined to form a liquid. Eutectics
University of Central Missouri Mule :
Mancow (live)
Mo the Mule		 Mules serving as mascot dates back to the early 1920s. Abbedale, the university's long time mascot, was donated to Central Missouri and retired in 2003.
Currently the athletics teams have a living mascot named Mancow, and costumed mule, named Mo the Mule.
Mules/Jennies
Webster University Mythical :
Gorlok		 The name of the mascot was chosen in June of 1984 inspired by he two streets that intersect in the heart of Old Webster, Gore and Lockwood Avenues, The schools location.
A costumed Gorlok was completed and debuted in 1988. Covered in blue fur first, then changed to golden fur with last changes applied in in 2007. 		Websters
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Montana
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Montana State University - Bozeman Bobcat :
Champ the Bobcat 		In fall 2005 Champ's image and costume had an extreme makeover. Being a longtime mascot the university produced a more kids friendly character. Bobcats
Montana State University Human :
Charlie Oredigger 		In spring 2005 a costumed mascot was introduced. Orediggers
University of Montana-Missoula Bear :
Monte the Grizzly Bear		 In 1991 introduced for the first time. In 2003 Monte the Grizzly is the Capital One National Mascot of the Year. Grizzlies and
Lady Griz
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Nebraska
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Human :
Herbie Husker
and
Lil' Red		 Herbie had his first appearance in 1974. Soon after, he became the university's official mascot. After the 2003 makeover, he now dons a red cowboy hat, red workshirt, blue jeans and workboots.

Lil' Red is a boy and an inflatable mascot . He appeared in the fall of 1993.		 Cornhuskers
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Nevada
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Human :
Hey Reb!
and
Lil' Red		 The first mascot was “Beauregard.” This mascot was created in 1957 and costumed as a wolf dressed in a Confederate Civil War uniform.

“Hey Reb!” was introduced on December 9, 1982. The mountain man mascot has a big hat, mustache, and a coat and relates to being an explorer and a pathfinder.		 Rebels
University of Nevada, Reno Wolf :
Alphie
and
Wolfie Jr.		 “The Wolf Pack's mascot is a person costumed as a wolf named Alphie, who took over the duties of cheering from his uncle, Wolfie, in 1999.
In 2007, Alphie was joined by his younger brother, Wolfie Jr.		 Wolf Pack
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in New Hampshire
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Dartmouth College Human :
Keggy the Keg
 Keggt made his debut in 2003. Based on the vote of the student body, Keggy is the legitime mascot, however there seems to be denied by officials. When students wear T-shirts with "Keggy Go" and the fact that the snow sculpture for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival (2005) was an enormous pirate ship which was christened “Captain Keggy’s Carnival Cruiser” and that the mascot is present at nearly all athletic events, then it must be the official mascot. Big Green
University of New Hampshire Wildcat :
Wild E. Cat
Gnarlz 		Live wild cats being the mascots from 1927 on, caused trouble at the university, either dyeing or disappearing. Since 1940, the only live mascot has been "Wild E. Cat," a cheerleader dressed in a wildcat costume.
Gnarlz was introduced on September 20, 2008. Gnarlz has a more athletic physique and ferocious appearance.		 Wildcats
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in New Jersey
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Fantasy :
Knight with Devil Head
and
Knight With Horse Head		 New mascots appeared in 2001. The one with the horse head matches more the graphic logo of a chess-board knight, while the Devils’ mascot has an “impish” quality. Knights
Monmouth University Hawk :
Shadow		 In March of 2007 Shadow Nation was initiated by the student body. Shadow the costumed Hawk plays the role of cheering nd creating team spirit for his athletes. Hawks
Princeton University Tiger :
The Tiger
and
The Tigress		 In 1911, with the tiger firmly established as the Princeton symbol, the class of 1879 substituted A.P. Proctor's bronze tigers for the lions that had flanked the front steps of Nassau Hall.

Since World War II a convivial tiger, an undergraduate clad in a tiger skin, has appeared regularly at football games. At the 1973 Yale game this friendly tiger was accompanied, for the first time, by a comely tigress, a large orange bow on her mane and a smaller one on her tail. 		Tigers
Rowan University Owl :
WHO R. U		 In 1960 the first person wearing the owl's costume appeared. The new (2007), and current, mascot is fiercer with swooping wings, ready to attack, and prominent talons to alert competitors. RU
Rutgers University Rooster :
Scarlet Knight
1955 chosen by the student body the mascot made the first appearance. Scarlet Raiders and the Scarlet Raptors
Seton Hall University Human :
Pirate		 In 1931 Mass. sports writer claimed, “The Seton Hall team is a gang of Pirates and the name stuck.” The current Pirate mascot is an extension of the cheerleading team and the band and a costumed student. Pirates
New Jersey City University Knight :
Knight
Not found. Gothic Knights
Stevens Institute of Technology Duck :
Attila the Duck		 Only a logo could be found, showing a Walt Disney like Duck. Ducks
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in New Mexico
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Human :
Cowboy
Cowboy on horse, further no information found. Cowboys and Cowgirls
New Mexico State University Human :
Pistol Pete		 A lasso swinging cowboy that replaced the Pistol Pete in 2005. This was reversed because of persistent unpopularity under the students. A real student dressed in more traditional cowboy attire, carrying a holster belt and six shooters, and wearing nothing on his head but a black cowboy hat was fully restored as "Pistol Pete" in 2007. Aggies
University of New Mexico Wolf :
Lobo Louie
and
Lobo Lucy		 Lobo is the Spanish word for wolf. For a brief period in the 1920's, a live wolf pup appeared at every football game, when a child teased the wolf and was bitten, this practice was ceased.
Human mascots, dubbed "Lobo Louie" and "Lobo Lucy," are currently rousing crowds. 		Lobos
Valparaiso University Human :
Crusader 		Valparaiso University pursued its first mascot in 1931, which was an Uhlan (light cavallery). Crusader was chosen as the new mascot in 1942 and remained the mascot until now. Crusaders
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in New York
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Army West Point Mule :
Raider (formerly known as Joker) is the senior mule
Ranger II (also known as George) is the second mule named Ranger.
General Scott (also known as Scotty) is the third mule.		 The Army Mule Mascots are trained by cadet Mule Riders who are a part of the Spirit Support Activity of the U.S. Corps of Cadets. One Mule Rider is selected from the fourth class each spring based on expert horsemanship, spirit and leadership. The Mule Rider progresses through the class system until he or she is promoted to Cadet-In-Charge of Mule Riders during the cadet’s first class year. Usually, there are three Mule Riders (one from each of the upper classes). Mules
Canisius College Myth :
Golden Griffin		 The Griffin is a mythical creature that has the head, forelegs and wings of an eagle and the hindquarters, tail and ears of a lion. The Griffin became the symbol for Canisius athletics in the mid-1930s. Golden Griffins
Colgate University Human :
Raider Lobo Lucy		 In August 2006 the new mascot Raider was unveiled, depicting a costumed person as a red-haired, lantern-jawed costumed colonial man dressed in the university colors. Raiders
Columbia University Lion :
Roar-ee		 Introduced on October 15, 2005 as a costumed student with a lion's head and tail dressed in the colors Columbia Blue and white. The Lion mascot itself was first unveiled in 1910. Columbia Lions
Cornell University Bear:
Big Red Bear		 The live bear mascot war replaced in 1939 by a brown bear costumed undergraduate student and is referred to as the "Big Red Bear" or by its nickname, "Touchdown." Big Reds
Hofstra University Lion :
Kate and Willie Pride 		In summer 2001 a team of university officials developed and designed what is today known as Kate Pride and Willie Pride, students costumed as a lion and lioness. The Pride
Long Island University Ocelot:
Sir Lancelot the Ocelot		 The mascot is a costumed student and wears a fur outfit in the colors of the American wildcat that has a tawny yellow or grayish coat dotted and striped with black. Pioneers
Long Island University, Brooklyn Blackbird :
Blackbird 		Not found Blackbirds
Marist College Fox:
Red Fox		 A 1961 meeting marked both the birth of the Marist College basketball team and the adoption of 'Red Foxes' as the official nickname and mascot. Red Foxes
Long Island University, Brooklyn Wildcat :
Bobcat 		In the 1980s, the Department of Athletics began using a Bobcat as the mascot. Violets
Niagara University Eagle:
Monte the Purple Eagle		 A student in eagle costume, further info not found. Purple Eagles
Polytechnic Institute of New York University Blue Jay :
Bobcat 		The merger between Polytechnic and NYU became effective July 1, 2008. Fighting Blue Jays
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Hawk:
The Red Hawk
and Puckman		 The official hockey mascot known as The Puckman has always been very popular. The Puckman is an anthropomorphic hockey puck with an engineer's helmet. Red Hawk is a bit unpopular.
 Red Hawks
Rochester Institute of Technology Tiger :
RITchie 		In 1963, RIT purchased a rescued Bengal tiger which became the Institute's mascot, named Spirit. He was taken to sports events until 1964. A metal sculpture in the center of the Henrietta campus now provides an everlasting version of the mascot.
RITchie was redesigned and made his debut in his tiger costume in fall of 2006. 		Tigers
Siena College St. Bernard Dog:
Bernie "Saint" Bernard		 In 1976, Siena's athletics program was elevated to NCAA Division I status. With that move, the College committed itself to upgrading its program and making all teams competitive. The costumed anonymous student dressed as Bernie "Saint" Bernard was introduced.
Saints
Stony Brook University Fish :
Wolfie the Seawolf 		The seawolf mascot was adopted in 1994. Prior to that the athletic teams were known as the Patriots. Seawolves
SUNY Brockport Eagle:
Ellsworth the Golden Eagle		 In 1947, Robert Ellsworth Boozer, founded the university football team and the mascot was named after him. On May 4, 1956 "Ellsworth the Golden Eagle" was born as an Eagle costumed student. On January 31, 2003, a new and improved Ellsworth was introduced.
 Golden Eagles
Stony Brook University Goshawk :
Gussie 		In 1951 the student body of the college voted to have the hawk as its mascot. The first mascot was "Gus," a live and tame goshawk. The current mascot is a goshawk named Gussie being raised by the main who painted the hawk on the side of the College bus in 1951. Hawks
Syracuse University Fruit:
Otto the Orange		 Otto the Orange was finally adopted by the University in 1995 as the University's official mascot, selected over a wolf and a lion also under consideration.
 Orangemen and Orangewomen
United States Military Academy Human :
Black Knight 		The Army mascot was formerly the Mule, but was changed to the Black Knight in 2000. Black Knights
University at Buffalo Bull:
Victor E. Bull
and
Victoria S. Bull		 Since 1996 the costumed mascots are 'Victor E. Bull', a blue bull with a gold nose ring, and some time later, his sister 'Victoria S. Bull' joined him.
Buffalo Bulls
and
Buffalo Royals
University of Rochester Wasp :
Yellowjacket 		URBee was introduced in the 1983-84 academic year and stepped down in January, 2008 after the new Yellowjacket, a pugnacious wasp was unveiled in October 2007. Yellowjackets
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in North Carolina
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Appalachian State University Human :
Yosef the Mountaineer
Yoseff first appeared in the 1942 edition of The Rhododendron, Appalachian's annual yearbook. The second "f" was dropped from Yoseff in January of 1947. Yosef has gone through many appearance changes with the current design being adopted prior to the 1983–84 year. The 2006 football season saw the return of Yosef's musket which was removed after every Appalachian touchdown. Mountaineers
Campbell University Camel :
Gaylord the Camel
Humphery live camel		 1934 Campbell's athletic teams were known as the Hornets and also called "The Campbells" or the "Campbellites". The changing of the mascot to a camel came in late 1933 or early 1934. Today Gaylord is a student in a Fighting Camel suit, but cliches still rule that a camel is a ridiculous mascot. However the endurance of camels and their capability to draw from their physical reserves is totally ignored. Fighting Camels
and
Lady Camels
Davidson College Wildcat :
Mr. Cat		 Since October 4, 2001 the college has a bronze statue of a wildcat as mascot, as well as the costumed, blue Mr. Cat that is present at all athletic events. Wildcats
Duke University Myth :
Blue Devil 		In 1922 the Blue Devil became Duke University’s mascot, its origin is more military and patriotic than religious. Blue Devils
University of East Carolina Human :
The Pirate		 The Pirate was first associated with the university in 1983, he reflects the tradition of referring to East Carolina students as "Pirates." The Pirate was officially known as Pee Dee the Pirate from 1983 to December 1985. Over the years, people still refer to the mascot as Pee Dee "The Pirate". Pirates
Elon University Myth :
Phoenix 		The Phoenix was officially introduced as mascot in 1999, prior to that, the mascot of Elon was known as the Fightin' Christian. Phoenix
Gardner-Webb University Bulldog :
The Bulldog		 We saw photos of a costumed bulldog, however we couldn't find anything in regard to history. Runnin’ Bulldogs
University of North Carolina Ram :
live Dorset ram named Rameses
The Ram		 In reference to the state's eighteenth century prominence as a tar and pitch producer the athletics teams name was chosen. The mascot is a live Dorset ram named Rameses, a tradition that dates back to 1924. There is also a person costumed as a ram mascot who appears at games. The modern Rameses is depicted in a sailor's hat, a reference to a United States Navy flight training program that was attached to the university during World War II. Tar Heels
North Carolina State University Wolf :
Mr. and Ms. Wuf		 N.C. State has been known as the Farmers, the Aggies, the Techs, and the Red Terrors. In 1922, a disgruntled fan described the behavior of the student body at athletic events as being “Like a wolf pack.” Mr. and Ms. Wuf began their friendship early in the 1970's and have cheered Wolfpack athletic teams to victory ever since. Wolfpack
University of North Carolina at Wilmington Seahawk :
Sammy the Seahawk 		In 1947, Seahawk was selected to serve as mascot. Today, you can find the Seahawk in a place of honor at the Warwick Center, as a beautiful bronze sculpture that was dedicated in the spring of 1999. Seahawks
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Human :
Norm the Niner
 The mascot "Norm the Niner," is an old miner, as a reference to the Gold Rush that took place in this region. Charlotte,
Niners,
Forty Niners
University of North Carolina at Wilmington Demon :
The Demon Deacon 		The actual mascot made its first appearance in 1941. Wearing a tuxedo and a top hat the mascot continued to be the Demon Deacon but the full body was designed after a legendary fan and student named "Doc" Murphrey. Demon Deacons
Western Carolina University Wildcat :
Paws the Catamount
 During a contest in 1933 the catamount was chosen as the University's mascot. Cats of the catamount variety, including the bobcat, had their habitat in the southern Appalachian Mountains, this is the location of Western Carolina University. "Paws" the Catamount is the official mascot of the Western Carolina. Catamounts
and
Lady Catamounts
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Ohio
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Bowling Green State University Falcons :
Freddie and Frieda Falcon
In 1927, the “Falcons” were chosen as mascot, because the birds were powerful and highly trained, much like the University's athletes. Freddie Falcon made his first appearance on January 16, 1950. Frieda Falcon first appeared on February 25, 1966 as “Mrs. Freddie Falcon”. At this time, she was a male cheerleader in disguise. In 1980, Frieda was re-introduced as Freddie's little sister. Falcons
Cleveland State University Human :
Magnus the Viking		 For many years the school mascot was the comic strip character Hägar the Horrible along with his wife Helga. A new mascot, "Vike" was introduced in 1997. Another new mascot was introduced in August 2007 the winning name, announced on November 24, 2007, was Magnus. Vikings
and
Lady Camels
Kent State University Eagle :
Flash the live Golden Eagle
and
Black Squirrel		 Kent State previously had a live Golden Eagle appear at numerous home football games from 1985 to 1995. For the first time in more than 10 years, a live Golden Eagle once again is representing Kent State as its official mascot. Flash made her official Kent State debut on Jan. 23 2007

The campus also has an unofficial mascot in the Black Squirrel, which were brought to Kent in 1961 and can be found on and around the campus. 		Golden Flashes
Ohio State Buckeye Nut :
Brutus Buckeye		 Brutus is a student dressed in Buckeye colors with a headpiece resembling an Ohio Buckeye nut. Brutus has appeared since 1965, with periodic updates to design and wardrobe. Buckeyes
Ohio University Bobcat :
Rufus the Bobcat		 The Bobcat mascot first appeared on Oct. 22, 1960. The Bobcat mascot has changed its appearance many times since 1960. Ohio University unveiled its new mascot, Rufus, during a ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006. Bobcats
University of Cincinnati Myth :
Bearcat		 On November 15, 1919, Cincinnati Enquirer writer Jack Ryder's working for the major media called UC's teams "Bearcats." From then on, the university's teams were regularly called Bearcats. Bearcats
University of Dayton Human :
Rudy Flyer		 "Rudy Flyer," a pun based on the university's initials, "U.D." Rudy is a barnstorming pilot who wears 1930s-1940s-era goggles and a leather pilot's helmet. The nickname "Flyers" is tribute to the Wright Brothers who began their careers and invented the airplane in Dayton. Flyers
University of Toledo Rocket :
Rocky the Rocket		 Numerous versions of Rocky have been used since the first mascot appeared in 1966.
Rocky, a blue and gold rocket man complete with jetpack and astronaut helmet, had been the school’s mascot for 10 years (1998-2008). The last new Rocky the Rocket mascot was presented on Sept. 27, 2008.		 Rockets
Xavier University (Cincinnati) Human:
D'Artagnan the Musketeers
The Blue Blob		 The Musketeer concept was initialized in 1925, symbolizing Xavier's strong ties with French origins and culture. D'Artagnan continues to serve as the official mascot for Xavier University.

In the late 1980s, Skyline Chili, a Cincinnati based restaurant chain and official sponsor of the Crosstown Shootout, offered the winner of that year's game a new mascot. Xavier won the game and was the recipient of the short and furry creature. Its color, blue, was determined by Xavier's team colors, blue and white. Had the University of Cincinnati won the game, the 'red' or 'black' blob may have entered the spotlight instead. 		Musketeers
Youngstown State University Penguin :
Pete the Penguin
and Penny		 There is no clear reason as to why they are nicknamed the Penguins, but one of the more widely accepted theories is that during the 1930s, when the basketball team was playing, it had been very cold outside, and one of the spectators said, "They look like penguins out there."YSU's mascots are Pete and Penny, two penguins dressed in scarfs and stocking caps. Penguins
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Oklahoma
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Cameron University Human :
Ole Kim
 Ole Kim, Cameron’s mascot from the 1950s to the 1990s, was reinstated as Aggie mascot on Feb. 27, 2004. The mustached mascot is presented by a costumed student, dressed in farmer clothes in the school colors yellow and blue, wearing a hat. Aggies
Oklahoma Baptist University Bison :
Bison and Lady Bison		 Im November 2007 a life-sized sculpture of the Bison mascot was placed in the atrium of the university’s new Recreation and Wellness Center. Since 1910, the Bison is a proud symbol of Oklahoma and OBU. Students costumed as Bison and Lady Bison are cheering the crowds. Bisons
Oklahoma State University Human :
Pistol Pete		 Pistol Pete has been the mascot for the Oklahoma State Cowboys since 1923. However, it was not until 1958 that "Pistol Pete" was adopted officially as the school's mascot. The familiar caricature of "Pistol Pete" was officially sanctioned in 1984 by Oklahoma State University as a licensed symbol. Pistol Pete is presented by a costumed student. Oklahoma State Cowboys
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa Eagle :
Eli the Eagle
 ELI was first introduced when he hatched out of a paper-mâché egg on November 17, 1993. In 1995, the mascot was developed into a distinct golden eagle with characteristics all his own that separate him from the golden eagle mascots of other universities. Though most consider ELI to be a name chosen for its biblical significance, the name is an acronym. Education, Life skills and Integrity. Golden Eagles
Southern Nazarene University Wildcat :
Thunder Cat		 Until 1999, the mascot was the Redskins, but SNU officials adopted the Crimson Storm in an effort to be more politically correct. In 2003, SNU unveiled the "Thunder Cat," who is present at SNU's home games. Crimson Storm
University of Oklahoma Pony :
live ponies:
Boomer and Sooner
and
costumed ponies:
Boomer and Sooner		 The Mascot present at all football games is the Sooner Schooner, a Conestoga wagon, pulled by two crème white ponies, Boomer and Sooner.
In 2005 two new mascots, based on the ponies who pull the Schooner, were created, named appropriately, Boomer and Sooner. They are costumed students of two identical (except for eye color) crème white ponies. The costumes were changed in 2008 to both represented with Blue eye color.		 Sooners
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Oregon
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Oregon State University Beaver :
Benny Beaver
 OSU's first mascot ( 1893) was a live coyote named "Jimmie", owned by a local football enthusiast. Around 1916 the use of "Beavers" was favored.

"Billy" Live Beaver (Fall, 1933-1944)
“Benny Beaver”...earliest reference (1941-42)
"Benny and Bernice" (c. early 1980s to mid 1990s) costumed Beavers.
"Angry" Beaver or "Angry Benny" Beaver (1999).
Introduced in 1999, a new "angry Beaver" logo replaced the kinder, gentler "Benny" logo during the last week of January 2001. "Benny Beaver" remains OSU's official athletic mascot, even though it has become customary for the new beaver likeness to be referred to by the campus community as the "angry Beaver." 		Beavers
Portland State University Human :
Victor E. Viking		 The mascot is the Viking personified as "Victor E. Viking" and is presented by a student costumed as a Viking. Vikings
University of Oregon Duck :
The Fighting Duck
 The popular Disney character Donald Duck has been the mascot for decades, thanks to a handshake agreement made between then-Athletic Director Leo Harris and Walt Disney in 1947. The mascot has been challenged more than a few times in its lifetime. The first came in 1966 when Walt Disney died and the company realized there was no formal contract written for the use of Donald’s image. A formal contract was written up in 1973. Potential heirs "Mallard Drake" and "Mandrake" challenged Donald’s position in 1978 and 2003 respectively, but both were unpopular and discontinued. Oregon Ducks
Western Oregon University Wolf :
Wolfie		 Football has been played at WOU since 1893, but until 1928, there was no specific team name. The Wolf mascot thus began at Western Oregon University (at the time called Oregon Normal School) in November of 1928. Wolves
Willamette University Fantasy :
Blitz		 Blitz is the current mascot, who replaced Barney the Bearcat. Bearcats
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Pennsylvania
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Bloomsburg, BU, Dog :
Roongo the Husky
 In the early 1930s, the Husky became the school mascot when a dog owned by a faculty member accompanied Adm. Richard E. Byrd on an expedition to the South Pole. The university mascot (Roongo is a Siberian husky and has been the mascot since 1933). Huskies
Bucknell University Bison :
Bucky Bison		 The bison as a mascot was suggested in 1923 and was related to Bucknell's location in the Buffalo Valley. In 1946, a baby bison that lived only until the following spring was the mascot. Today a student costumed as Bucky the Bison is attending Bison sporting events. Bisons
Drexel University Dragon :
Mario the Magnificent
 The Dragon has been the mascot of the school since around the mid 1920's; the first written reference to the Dragons occurred in 1928 when the football team was called The Dragons in The Triangle. Before becoming known as the Dragons the athletic teams had been known by such names as Blue & Gold, the Engineers, and the Drexelites. Dragons
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Bear :
Avalanche		 From the mid-1930s up until 1961, the sports teams were known as the Golden Avalanche. In 1961, Kutztown replaced the nickname with the Golden Bears. Before 2005, Goldie and Griz served as the KU Golden Bear mascots. On October 1, 2005 Kutztown University unveiled Avalanche as the school's new mascot. Avalanche is named in honor of the nickname of then Kutztown State College’s sports teams from the mid 1930s to the early 1960s. Golden Bears
La Salle University Human ;
The Explorer		 In October 2002 a "new" mascot who is returning for his 3rd tour of duty at the University, a sword-bearing 17th century swashbuckling French Explorer made his first appearance. The Explorer features a mustachioed and goateed face and a costume, including a cape. Explorers
Lehigh University Mountain Hawk : CLUTCH the Mountain Hawk In November 1995, the Lehigh Student Senate and the Department of Athletics jointly introduce Lehigh's first-ever athletics mascot, the Mountain Hawk. On November 19, 2008 the Mountain Hawk mascot was bestowed the name CLUTCH. Mountain Hawks
Penn State Mountain Lion :
Nittany Lion		 The mascot was the creation of Penn State senior H. D. "Joe" Mason in 1907. The first tangible lion symbols appeared in the same year, with the placing of two alabaster African lion statues. In the 1920s, a pair of stuffed mountain lions was placed in the Recreation Building. About that same time, the tradition was established of having a student dressed in furry-lion outfits appear at football games. Nittany Lions
University of Pittsburgh Panther :
ROC the Panther		 In the fall of 1909, the University of Pittsburgh was the first college or university to adopt the panther (Puma concolor) as its mascot. The mascot was named after Steve Petro, known as "the ROCK" to Pitt fans, a legendary player, coach, and administrator at the University of Pittsburgh for over 50 years. Panthers
Saint Joseph's University Hawk :
The Hawk		 The Hawk, who has been flapping his wings since 1956, is one of the most decorated mascot in college sports, having been called the best college mascot by ESPN College Basketball Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and The Sporting News. The student government raised the 120 dollars needed to buy the initial costume, in which the Hawk made his debut on January 4, 1956. Hawks
Slippery Rock University Lion :
Rocky		 Slippery Rock's unofficial mascot is Rocky — The Pride of The Rock. Technically the university has no official mascot. "Rocky" and "Rock Pride" are initiatives of the Student Government Association and the Department of Athletics. The Rocks
Temple University Owl:
Hooter and T-Bird		 Hooter and T-Bird are two of the most visible characters at the university. T-Bird is Hooter's cousin, both of them represent the university at various athletic, academic and social functions on campus, around the Philadelphia area and during away trips. Owls
Penn Human :
Quaker mascot 		The Quaker mascot performs at football games. Quakers
Villanova University Wildcat
Will D. Cat		 The mascot name dates back to 1926. Villanova's Wildcat most closely resembles the bobcat, which is found in the Southwest part of the United States. In 1930, 1945, 1947, and 1949 Villanova acquired a wildcat that was kept in a cage on campus nd appeared at both home and away Villanova football games. in 1950 drew the period of the live bobcat mascot to a close. Instead of a live animal, college officials then decided that a student would wear a costume of a wildcat and be the official mascot. Wildcats
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Ram :
Rammy live Ram		 Next to the live Ram, a bronze statue, inspired by the big-horned sheep that graze in Wyoming’s snow-capped mountains, stands in front of the University’s Old Library building. Golden Rams
Willamette University Fantasy :
Blitz		 Blitz is the current mascot, who replaced Barney the Bearcat. Bearcats
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Philadelphia
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Philadelphia University Ram:
Ram		 Since 1958, the Ram has been the official mascot of Philadelphia University’s men’s and women’s athletic team. May 2007 a bronze statue of a ram was unveiled. Rams and the Lady Rams
Temple University Owl:
Baby Owl		 The owl is the symbol and mascot for Temple University and has been since 1880s. Temple was the first school in the United States to adopt the owl as its symbol. That it was nigh school for adult education played its part to choose this name. A student costumed as a baby owl represents the university. Owls
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Rhode Island
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Brown University Bear:
Bruno the Bear
Cubby the Bear		 In 1902 the first mascot a burro, was introduced. In 1905 The University introduced Helen, the university's first live bear mascot. Bruno, Brown's current mascot, was introduced in 1921, originally also as a live bear. By the late 60's a person in bear costume was introduced as mascot and live bears no longer were held on the campus.
Cubby was introduced for the Kids Club.		 Bears
Providence College Dog:
Friar Boy (Dalmatian) in the past
Costumed Friar today		 In addition to the Friar mascot (Profile of a friar wearing the black cappa (hood) of the Dominicans), the school's animal mascot was a dog named "Friar Boy." Friar Boy V passed on in 2001 and a new Friar mascot was created. First appearing on the scene without the giant inflatable resemblance in each student section, he has been given a more serious appearance than the large, jovial Friar of the past. Friars
Rhode Island School of Design Body part:
Scrotie		 In 2001, the Nads created the infamous, and unofficial mascot, "Scrotie," a man-sized penis wearing a red cape creating some controversies but will live on. Nads
Salve Regina University Seahawk:
The Seahawk		 As part of the Fall Festival Weekend on the Salve Regina campus, the school's new mascot was unveiled at September 18, 2007. A student costumed as a Seahawk accompanies the athletic teams during matches. Seahawks
University of Rhode Island Ram:
Rhody the Ram		 Rhody the Ram was assigned mascot status on March 8, 1923, and he made his first appearance on November 21, 1929. At one time a real ram was housed at a dairy barn across from the campus, but that stopped in the 1960s, and was picked up for one year in 1974. Since 1975, "Rhody" is a student in an anthropomorphic ram costume. Rams
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in South Carolina
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Clemson University Tiger:
The Tiger
and
The Cub		 The mascot dates back to 1896 when Walter Riggs choose the mascot based on his admiration for the Princeton Tigers. Tigers
College of Charleston Puma :
Cougar		 Student costumed as a Cougar. Cougars
Furman University Human:
Christian Knight, or Paladin		 In 1953 the Paladin was chosen as mascot. The Paladin is carrying a shield charged with the fleur-de-lis, the symbol of France. The sword at his side signifies courage, gallantry, and self-sacrifice. The paladin was one of the twelve peers of Charlemagne’s court, and suggests the ROTC values of military training, academics and the pursuit of higher learning, and loyalty. Paladins
Presbyterian College Human :
Blue Hose		 The PC mascot is the Blue Hose, represented by a Scotsman clad in a kilt with blue stockings and officially adopted by the student body in the 1950’s. Blue Hose
University of South Carolina Rooster :
Cocky the Gamecock		 The mascot was named in the honor of Thomas Sumter, a South Carolina war hero who was given the name "The Carolina Gamecock" during the American Revolution for his fierce fighting tactics, regardless of his physical stature or the size of his regiment. Gamecocks
Winthrop University Eagle :
The Eagle		 Unveiled in October 2006, the 12-foot bronze eagle weighs 3,000 pounds and sits atop a 20-foot concrete and brick pedestal, that is located at the university's main entrance. Eagles
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in South Dakota
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
University of South Dakota Coyote:
Charlie Coyote		 A live Coyote, named Snoopy, served as the official mascot in the 1960s. He was replaced by a mascot in a Coyote uniform known as Charlie Coyote. Radio announcer Doug Bartsow was given credit for coming up with the name "Charlie". For five years a student named Mich Schaeffer, served as Charlie Coyote and he became famous. Every time South Dakota football and basketball teams traveled on the road, people at the other school would ask, "Is Charlie Coming?" Coyotes
South Dakota State University Rabbit :
Jackrabbit		 The new Jackrabbit mascot design for South Dakota State University was presented February 19, 2008. Fans of the former rabbit, created in 1971, should note that a friendly, costumed rabbit will remain a part of campus happenings for future generations of kids, alumni and others to enjoy.. Jackrabbits
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Tennessee
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Austin Peay University Human:
Governor		 Austin Peay (June 1, 1876-Oct. 2, 1927) served as governor of Tennessee from 1923 until his death. Austin Peay State University was named in his honor in 1929, and the University continues to honor Tennessee governors through the naming of buildings on campus, as well as the governor mascot and APSU’s “Governors” athletic teams. Governor
Belmont University Bear :
Bruiser the Bruin		 In the mid-1990s, Belmont adopted the mascot "Bruins", replacing the earlier mascot of Rebels due to the latter's association with the Confederacy. Bruins
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mockingbird :
Scrappy		 In 1996, due in to concerns over ethnic sensitivity, the Moccasins name and image were dropped in favor of the shortened "Mocs" and an anthropomorphized mockingbird named "Scrappy" dressed as a railroad engineer. The school's main athletic logo features Scrappy riding a train (a reference to Chattanooga's history as a major railroad hub and to the song "Chattanooga Choo Choo"). The mascot takes its name from former football coach A.C. "Scrappy" Moore. Mocs
Lipscomb University Bison :
Jackrabbit		 In the fall 2005 the Bison was established as Lipscomb's mascot, it is the official mascot of Lipscomb University. A student is costumed as a bison. The Bisons
Middle Tennessee State University Bear :
Lightning		 In 1998 the mascot "Lightning", a blue winged horse was adopted as the mascot. In 1999 its image was updated. Lightning symbolizes the university's aerospace program and the region's heritage in the walking horse industry. Blue Raiders
Tennessee Technological University Eagle :
Awesome Eagle		 The Tech suited mascot first appeared in the mid-1960s and "Awesome" after a make over in the late 1980s. Golden Eagles
University of Memphis Tiger :
TOM III (live tiger)
and
Pouncer (costumed mascot)		 For over 30 years, the sideline mascot for The University of Memphis has been the Bengal Tiger. TOM II, attended all Tiger Football home games, and he could also be found at many other University events throughout the year as a powerful and majestic symbol of Tigers Athletics. TOM II was euthanized on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at the age of 17, due to cancer.

TOM III is leading on the team in best tiger tradition. 		Tigers
University of Tennessee Dog :
Smokey IX 		During a contest in 1953 a Bluetick Coonhound, a live mascot for the University was selected. A native breed of the state to represent the school, was chosen, his name was Smokey. Volunteers
and
Lady Volunteers
Vanderbilt University Dog :
Mr. Commodore 		Vanderbilt's mascot is usually portrayed as a naval officer named "Mr. C" from the late 1800s, complete with mutton chops, cutlass, and uniform. Commodore was the nickname given to Cornelius Vanderbilt, who made his fortune in shipping. Commodores
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Texas
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Baylor University Bear:
Judge Joy Reynolds (Joy - live)
and
Judge Sue Sloan (Lady - live)		 On December 14, 1914, the students of Baylor voted to have a bear represent the University as mascot. In the fall of 1917, Baylor saw the arrival of the first live mascot to campus, his name was Ted. In 1974, the decision was made for the mascots to be called "Judge" followed by a surname, in honor of the mascot that served Baylor from 1961 to 1971. Bears
University of North Texas Eagle :
Scrappy		 Scrappy the eagle, was adopted as mascot in 1922. The costumed eagle character appears at sporting and university events, though he didn't always go by that name; in 1974, students who felt "Scrappy" was too warlike dubbed the bird "Eppy," and he kept that name until 1995. Mean Green
Rice University Owl:
Sammy the Owl		 Sammy's time being the mascot and symbol of the university dates back to 1917. The only use as logo and canvas painting was expanded by adding a live owl. Sammy was known to fly into the stadium.
Rice University's replaced the live owl with a student dressed in an owl suit. As such, Sammy the Owl is an elected position of the Rice University Student Body. 		Owls
Sam Houston State University Mythical :
Sammy the Bearkat
and
Airkat the Bearkat		 The current Sammy Bearkat mascot character began appearing at Sam Houston State sports events in 1959 and is now appearing as the costumed mascot team of Sammy and Airkat who entertain and lead crowds in cheers during sporting events. Sammy's two minute routine earned him a national championship of the mascots division at the 2005 United Spirit Association Collegiate National Championship. Bearkats
Southern Methodist University Pony :
Peruna		 Peruna is the official mascot of the Southern Methodist University Mustangs. The name "Peruna" is given to each successive live mascot. A black shetland pony, Peruna has been present at every SMU home football game for over 70 years. "Peruna" also refers to the costumed mascot. Mustangs
St. Edward's University Ram :
Topper the Hilltopper		 Topper, the St. Edward's University mascot, found his identity through a campus-wide vote in 2002. Topper's mission is to promote school spirit. The costumed mascot Topper, received in 2004 two blue superior ribbons and one red excellent ribbon for character walk, skit evaluation, and use of props. Hilltoppers
Texas A&M University Dog :
Reveille VIII
live American Collie 		Reveille was given the honorary title of Cadet General by the U.S. Army. Since that time, Reveille has worn the rank of Cadet General (5 diamonds).
Students adopted the first Reveille, a mixed-breed dog, in 1931. Eight years after the death of the first Reveille, a graduate of the university donated a Shetland Sheepdog to be the second official Aggie mascot, Reveille II. The third Reveille was the first to be a purebred American Collie; all subsequent mascots have belonged to this breed.		 Texas A&M Aggies
Texas Christian University Frog :
Super Frog the Horned Frog		 The Horned Frog first appeared in 1897 on the cover of the first AddRan yearbook. By 1915, the mascot made its way onto the first TCU seal. During the post-WWII years, the Horned Frog Mascot was embraced in costume. In 1979 the mascot was renamed from Addy the All-American Frog to Super Frog Horned Frogs
Texas Tech University Human & Horse :
The Masked Rider (live horse and rider)
 The Masked Rider is the primary mascot of Texas Tech University. It is the oldest of the university's mascots still in existence today. Originally called "Ghost Rider", it was an unofficial mascot appearing in just a few games in 1936 and then becoming the official mascot, known as Masked Rider, in 1954.

In 2000, The Masked Rider tradition was commemorated with the unveiling of a sculpture outside of Frazier Alumni Pavilion on Texas Tech's campus.

Around the 1971 football season, the Southwest Conference created a rule forbidding the bringing of live animal mascots to away games unless the host school permitted it. Raider Red was created as an alternate mascot based on a character created by Lubbock, Texas, cartoonist. Raider Red is a Wild West character with an over-sized cowboy hat. He carries two guns which he fires into the air after Texas Tech scores. 		Red Raiders
Texas A&M University Dog :
Reveille VIII
live American Collie 		Reveille was given the honorary title of Cadet General by the U.S. Army. Since that time, Reveille has worn the rank of Cadet General (5 diamonds).
Students adopted the first Reveille, a mixed-breed dog, in 1931. Eight years after the death of the first Reveille, a graduate of the university donated a Shetland Sheepdog to be the second official Aggie mascot, Reveille II. The third Reveille was the first to be a purebred American Collie; all subsequent mascots have belonged to this breed.		 Texas A&M Aggies
University of Houston Puma :
Shasta		 Shasta is a female cougar. While previously a live cougar, Shasta is now a costumed mascot.

The origin of Shasta dates back to 1927, in 1946, the cougar was named the official mascot by the university and live cougars represented the university. Recently, another cougar named "Sasha" started appearing in costume with Shasta at university events. Since 1989, the university has chosen not to purchase another live cougar, but instead a costumed student is used for games.		 Houston Cougars
University of Texas at Austin Texas longhorn steer :
Bevo XIV live Longhorn
and
Hook 'em 		The idea to use a live longhorn as the university's mascot was born in 1916. Counting the currently serving mascot, there have been fourteen Bevos to date. Bevo is one of the most recognized college mascots and has even been called "the toughest-looking animal mascot in sports".

Hook 'em is the costumed mascot of The University of Texas at Austin's athletics teams.		 Texas Longhorns
University of Texas at Dallas Comet :
Temoc		 Temoc is the official costumed student mascot of The University of Texas at Dallas. Temoc’s name, blue skin and fiery red hair all come from a single source: Temoc is comet spelled backwards. The mascot celebrated his 10th birthday on Thursday, April 3, 2008. Comets
University of Texas at El Paso Human :
Paydirt Pete		 The name Paydirt Pete originated from a 1974 contest to name the mascot. In the same year he first animated Paydirt Pete was given a face in 1974. Recreated in 1980, and dubbed "Sweet Pete" popularity dropped and he made a quick exit in order for the present Paydirt Pete to arrive on the scene. This Paydirt Pete is meaner looking, has a major-league swagger and stuck until the late 1990s. Rebuilt and designed loosing the smoking habit and the cigar, Paydirt Pete was introduced in the fall of 1999 and again complaints surfaced similar to those against "Sweet Pete". In the spring of 2005, the current rendition of Paydirt Pete was unveiled. Miners
University of Texas at San Antonio Bird :
Rowdy the Roadrunner		 The roadrunner, a bird representative of the Texas Hill Country and the Southwest, was voted the UTSA mascot in 1977. "Rowdy the Roadrunner" attends many university functions and games. Roadrunners
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Utah
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Brigham Young University Puma:
Cosmo the Cougar		 On October 1, 1923, the cougar was used for the first time to represent the athletes. The first pair of cougar cubs were purchased in 1924 and through the 1940s, cougars were obtained from zoos or bounty hunters. A live cougar was occasionally brought to games in the 1960s as well.

On October 15, 1953, the costumed Cosmo made his first appearance in front of Brigham Young University fans. The name Cosmo derives from the word "cosmopolitan" and was chosen because BYU had been selected as a Cosmopolitan school. 		Cougars
Southern Utah University Thunderbird :
Thor		 Thor, the Thunderbird mascot, received a makeover in the form of a new costume as part of his birthday celebration in September 2007. Thunderbirds
University of Utah Red Tailed Hawk :
Swoop		 The University of Utah introduced this mascot in 1987, with permission from the Ute Tribal Council. Swoop, represents the red tailed hawk, a bird indigenous to the state of Utah. Eagles
Utah State University Bull :
Big Blue		 Originally Big Blue was a real white bull painted blue before each game.
In 1987 Big Blue got a second life when it was decided that Utah State should have a student costumed as the mascot. Big Blue was not active until 1989, when a student asked to be the mascot. Big Blue was the name and since then there have been six Big Blues. 		Aggies
Weber State University Wildcat :
Peruna		 In 1928 Wally Morris was known as "Wildcat" Morris."Wildcat" Morris was later inducted into the Weber State University Athletic Hall of Fame.
The short-tailed cats from the lynx family were native to the area's Wasatch Mountains and bobcats, or bob-tailed cats, were sometimes called wildcats.
For many years, the students kept a live wildcat to display at football games. The animal, unhappy at being kept in a cage, ended its career as a mascot when it bit a cheerleader on the nose. The mascot has evolved over the years and is now also represented in a logo used to represent the aggressive spirit of our intercollegiate sports teams, both men's and women's.		 Wildcats
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Vermont
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Saint Michael's College Human:
Purple Knight		 On November 22, 1947, athletic director George ‘Doc’ Jacobs announced that “Purple Knights” was the winner of the election to serve as mascot. The knight on horseback that the College used for more than 50 years was created by then-student Arthur Gleason ‘50 and adopted by the College. In the fall of 2005, the College unveiled the latest version of the Purple Knights mascot costume. Purple Knights
University of Vermont Wildcat :
Rally Catamount		 Charlie was first introduced in the 1950s and Kitty came on board in the 1980s along with a slightly updated version of Charlie. Rally, a more animated, pumped-up version of Charlie and Kitty Catamount, both now can be visited in the UVM Hall of Fame, was introduced to Catamount on 31st of January 2004 Catamounts
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Virginia
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Christopher Newport University Human:
Captain Chris		 A statue of the mascot, 24-foot tall, of Captain Christopher Newport is at Newport. Captain Christopher Newport (fleet commander) established in 1607 the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown. Captains
The College of William & Mary None :
 For a short time, the College's unofficial mascot was a costumed student dressed as a fury blob called "Colonel Ebirt" ("Tribe" backwards), which was discontinued. Prior to that, two students, one male, one female, dressed in buckskins. The female was referred to as squaw, while the male was usually referred to as "tribe guy." The practice ended around 1991. The Tribe
George Mason University Human:
not named yet		 The new mascot was introduced on 17th November 2008, dressed as a Patriot it is 7-foot in height and 240-pound heavy. It has athletic, strong and agile features. Prior to that Gunston represented the university as mascot and was first seen on December 12, 1995 Patriots
Hampton University Human :
Pirate		 Student dressed in blue Pirate outfit, no further information found. Pirates
James Madison Bulldog :
Duke Dog		 Their mascot, Duke Dog (costumed student), is frequently seen at events, a gray bulldog dressed in a purple cape and crown. Dukes
Mary Baldwin College Squirrel :
Gladys Squirrel		 The squirrel was the central figure in the family crest of Mary Julia Baldwin, the school’s second founder who transformed the formerly known as Augusta Female Seminary into a prosperous and innovative school in the years following the Civil War. After the trustees renamed the school for Miss Baldwin, the official seal and team name incorporated the squirrel as well. Fighting Squirrels
Old Dominion University Lion :
Big Blue
In 1970 Big Blue the mascot had the first appearance, it is a costumed student appearing as a crowned Lion. The Monarchs
University of Richmond Spider :
Spidey the Spider		 Richmond is the only university in the country with the spider as its official mascot, which is applied through out the school, in many forms (built from recycled materials) to the costumed student wearing a spider outfit that makes the impression of a spider pretty real. The spider mascot was introduced to the public in 2004. Spiders
Sweet Briar College Fox :
Vixen (female fox)
 The Vixen was selected by Sweet Briar students (female school) as their mascot in 1979. The mascots is a costumed student and received very positive responds from the public, it is a unique mascot. Vixens
University of Virginia Human :
Virginia Cavalier (CavMan)		 Virginia Cavaliers were royalist supporters in the royal colony of Virginia at various times during the colonial period of the United States. The mascot is costumed as a Cavalier. Cavaliers
Wahoos
Virginia Commonwealth University Ram :
Rodney the Ram		 The mascot is a costumed student. No additional information found. Rams
Virginia Tech Turkey :
HokieBird
 In 1981 the first appearance of HokieBird took place. The turkey-like figure was referred to as "the Hokie mascot," "the Hokie," and "the Hokie bird" (derived from the "Old Hokie" cheer), which resulted in changing the official designation of the Virginia Tech mascot to the Hokies. Hokies
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Washington
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Gonzaga University Bulldog :
Spike the Bulldog		 Since 1921 the current "Bulldogs" mascot is used. Although the school's official mascot is the Bulldog, marketing materials, fans and television announcers often use the term "Zags" as a mascot, which puts the school in the unique position of having a mascot sharing a name with the school, hence the "Gonzaga Zags." Bulldogs
American University Eagle :
 Not more found than that the Eagle is the mascot. Eagles
The Catholic University of America Bird:
Cardinal		 In the mid-1920s the Cardinals became known, but also named Flying Cardinals and occasionally Fighting Cardinals. The student in a Cardinal's costume is joining the athletic teams at sort events. Cardinals
Eastern Washington University Eagle :
Swoop		 Eastern's sports mascot is the Eagle, named "Swoop," and its colors are red and white. The former mascot of the school was the "Savages", which was dropped in 1973 when the student body voted to change to the Eagles. Eagles
Georgetown University Bulldog :
Jack the Bulldog		 The dog as a symbol lived on since 1915 and students would bring pet bulldogs to games. In 1962, as the school revived the football team and adopted as its logo a drawing of a Bulldog sporting a blue and gray cap, students adopted a bulldog named "Jack." In 1977, the university began the tradition of dressing up a student in a blue and gray bulldog costume, replacing the live bulldog. Finally, in 1999, Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., with the help of the Hoya Blue fan club, revived the tradition of a live bulldog. Georgetown Hoyas
Howard University Bison :
Big Blue
Lady Blue		 The Howard new mascots costumes of Big Blue, and his female companion, Lady Blue were unveiled in October 2008. This explains their missing from ball games for quite some time. Bisons
University of Washington Husky :
Spirit (live Alaskan Malamute)
Harry the Husky
The husky was selected as the school mascot by student committee in 1922. The costumed "Harry the Husky" performs at sporting and special events, and a live Alaskan Malamute, currently named Spirit, has traditionally led the UW football team onto the field at the start of games. Washington Huskies
Washington State University Puma :
Butch T. Cougar		 The mascot became the Indians during the decade spanning 1910-1919.
Students officially designated "Cougars" as their team mascot in 1919.
In 1927 Governor Roland H. Hartley presented a cougar cub to the WSU students suggesting the name "Butch," in honor of Herbert "Butch" Meeker of Spokane, who was WSU's gridiron football star at the time. In 1938, 1942, 1955 and 1964 cubs were presented by the serving Governors in office. The last live mascot on campus, died in the summer of 1978.
Today, the mascot, named Butch T. Cougar, is a student wearing a cougar costume. 		Cougars
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in West Virginia
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Marshall University Buffalo :
Marco the Buffalo		 Marco the bison mascot first appeared in the 1954. The name Marco was chosen for the emblem because the capital letters M.A.R.C.O was an abbreviation for Marshall College. The official live debut of Marco was in the fall of 1965. During the 1960s and early 1970s, a young live Marco bison, led by a rope, appeared at football games where he roamed the sidelines.
Since its creation, Marco has undergone several costume changes. The latest design change was unveiled at Nov. 15. 2007 Marco is now more muscular and up to date than the previous design.		 Thundering Herd
University of Charleston Eagle :
MoHarv Golden Eagle		 MoHarv the Golden Eagle is the mascot presented by a costumed student. Mascot MoHarv won the WVIAC “Best Mascot” title for the first and only time in the 80's. Golden Eagles
West Virginia University Human :
Mountaineer		 In 1936, the Mountain honorary society selected the first official “buckskin-clad”. The new system of appointing the mountaineer, led to the same person holding the honor three consecutive years. Currently, The Mountain Honorary Society still chooses the Mountaineer, outstanding character and enthusiasm are a must. The Mountaineer was first used in commerce in 1972 and registered as a U.S. trademark in 1985. Mountaineer’s retired rifles, and costumes are housed in a glass case in the Vandalia lounge of the Mountainlair, located on the downtown campus. In 1950 a bronze statue of the Mountaineer in the Mountainlair front lawn was put up. This became the symbol of the West Virginia University.. Mountineers
 
     

» Mascots of Universities in Wisconsin
   
 
University Mascot History Team Nick
Marquette University Eagle :
Golden Eagle		 From May 1954 to July 1994 Marquette's athletic teams were known as the "Warriors", "Golden Avalanche" and other teams were known as "Warriors," "Blue and Gold," and "Hilltoppers." In 2004 the nickname changed to simply "Gold." An intensely negative reaction by students, faculty, alumni, and fans led to yet another series of votes, which eventually pitted "Golden Eagles" against "Hilltoppers." "Golden Eagles" was restored in June 2005. Golden Eagles
University of Wisconsin-Madison Badger :
Buckingham U. Badger (Bucky) 		Bucky the badger was first drawn by local Wisconsin artist, Art Evans, in 1940. A real, live badger from Eau Claire was used at the first few football games that year, but proved to be too fierce to be controlled properly and was retired to the nearby Henry Vilas Zoo. The school replaced the live badger with a live raccoon named Regdab ('badger' backwards). In 1949, a Bucky head-piece was created and a contest was started to properly name the mascot. The winning entry was Buckingham U. Badger. In 2006, Bucky was inducted as a charter member of the Mascot Hall of Fame's College Division. Wisconsin Badgers
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther :
Pounce Panther		 The University has had the following mascots and nicknames:
Green Gulls (1910-1956).
From 1956 to 1964 the Cardinal mascot appeared even at a television show Happy Days.
From 1964 on to now, the Panther is the official mascot of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 		Milwaukee Panthers
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Hawk :
Willie Warhawk 		Bucky the badger was first drawn by local Wisconsin artist, Art Evans, in 1940. A real, live badger from Eau Claire was used at the first few football games that year, but proved to be too fierce to be controlled properly and was retired to the nearby Henry Vilas Zoo. The school replaced the live badger with a live raccoon named Regdab ('badger' backwards). In 1949, a Bucky head-piece was created and a contest was started to properly name the mascot. The winning entry was Buckingham U. Badger. In 2006, Bucky was inducted as a charter member of the Mascot Hall of Fame's College Division. Warhawks
 
     

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University of Wyoming Human & Pony:
Cowboy Joe and Pistol Pete		 Wyoming is unusual in having two school mascots; "Cowboy Joe" (a pony present primarily at football games) and "Pistol Pete" (a student costumed as cowboy). Aug. 10, 2002, the redesigned and current version of Pistol Pete was unveiled. Cowboys
Cowgirls
 
     

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