The historical and sporting origin of the 'Gamecocks' nickname at the University of South Carolina is a symbol of fighting and pride. The University of South Carolina is known by its nickname ...

One student group held a transgender visibility event two days before another will host a conservative activist.

The name "Blue Devils" is synonymous with Duke University athletics, particularly its powerhouse men's basketball team. Yet many fans are unaware of the unique and storied origin ...

The Florida burrowing owl is a threatened species. Conservationists, students and faculty think Florida Atlantic University ...

Zoology is the study of the form and function of animals in the broadest senses of those words. It considers the many roles of animals within the natural world. Discipline of Zoology is one of 4 ...

Q: How did the UVM come to embrace it as its mascot? A: In 1926 the Vermont Cynic asked students to vote for a mascot. According to UVM's Vermont Quarterly, the four candidates were: the tomcat ...

The Atlanta Braves’ mascot, Blooper, has taken matters into his own hands to make March Madness something everyone can get excited about. On X, Blooper posted letting his followers know that he ...

Fans made their feelings known after Drake University's beloved live mascot, Griff II, was not granted access to their first game in the NCAA tournament against Missouri on Thursday. As the team ...

Do not scratch your eyes, you are really seeing this. The Tasmanian AFL club unveiled its mascot on Tuesday night and images from the event have got Australians all making the same joke.

Michigan State's Sparty mascot was created in 1955. The University of Michigan has never had an official mascot, but students and alumni have referred to themselves as "Wolverines" since the 1860s.

Zippy has been knocked off her throne. In a Sports Illustrated ranking, Zippy came in as the second-best mascot in this year's NCAA Tournament. The University of Akron's bouncing kangaroo was No. 1 in ...

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo will introduce its newest jaguar cub, Lacumba III, to the public for the first time during Southern University Day at the Zoo on Friday, April 4, in partnership with Southern ...