Purdue's sesquicentennial celebration provides inspiration to reflect on the University's 150-year legacy. How has the University changed over the years? Purdue Today is taking a look through its ...

Purdue Pete, the Purdue mascot, on the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Purdue and Wisconsin in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2020.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Making its debut for the 2023 season is an updated Purdue Pete logo, complete with a new, celebratory pose. The refresh of the Purdue Athletics department official Purdue Pete ...

Purdue Pete, the beloved mascot of the Purdue Boilermakers — that’s none other than Greenfield’s Cameron Wise. The Purdue senior and graduate of Eastern Hancock High School is finishing up ...

What is Purdue's mascot? Purdue Pete has been Purdue's live-person mascot since 1956. However, he began as a logo drawn by the University Book Store, which hired California artist Art Evans in 1940.

Purdue Pete has been Purdue's live-person mascot since 1956. However, he began as a logo drawn by the University Book Store, which hired California artist Art Evans in 1940.

The Boilermakers are no strangers to icons and great traditions. After all, Neil Armstrong is an alum, the Purdue marching band has the world's largest drum, and Purdue Pete is unmistakable.