Skip to main content
My IU
Alumni Resources

The Bison is back: Say hello to Hoosier

Share on:
Hoosier the Bison has officially arrived at Indiana University—but how did the mascot make his way back to campus? In this episode of We Are IU, host Jeremy Gray sits down with the team behind the bison, along with the mascot himself, to uncover the story. From the origins of the bison at IU to the campus-wide collaboration that brought him to life, we unpack it all.

Host

Jeremy Gray is the senior associate athletic director for strategic communications at IU Athletics and director of the Cuban Center.

Guests

Mark Skirvin is the senior assistant athletic director of marketing at IU Athletics.

Will Kirby is the associate director of marketing and mascot program coordinator at IU Athletics.

Francisco Cáceres serves as president of IU’s Student Athletic Board.

Hoosier the Bison is the face of IU pride, professional sideline dancer, and cream and crimson influencer fueled by thunderous applause.

Subscribe to We Are IU

Additional resources

Help and support

Indiana University Alumni Association

1000 E. 17th St.
Bloomington, IN 47408-1521

Email:
Phone: 812-855-4822 or 844-670-4848

Access the Volunteer Tools

Indiana University Foundation

1500 N. State Road 46 Bypass
Bloomington, IN 47408

Email:
Phone: 812-855-8311 or 800-558-8311

Learn more about where to mail your gift