Embracing the role of Carnegie Mellon University’s mascot was all bark and no bite. That’s what you discover when you unmask CMU’s famous Scotty to reveal Bob Beatty (TPR 1960), the alumnus who invented and first portrayed the whiskered black dog.

Although students have dressed as a Scottish terrier — typically referred to as Scotty — for 50 years, it wasn't until 2007 that Carnegie Mellon officially welcomed the Scottish terrier as the university's first mascot.

The Scottish terrier mascot performer sports Carnegie tartan attire, while the graphic mascot is wearing a plaid scarf around its neck. So what's the difference between tartan and plaid?

In 2007, the Scottish Highland Terrier was named the official mascot of Carnegie Mellon University. The Scottie is a confident, independent and spirited breed, nick-named by the Earl of Dumbarton as "the diehard." They are fearless, often aggressive around larger dogs and relentless when hunting.

Carnegie Mellon's official mascot debuted at the Nov. 10, 2007 home football game. The graphic features a profile of a distinguished, bold Scottish terrier sporting a plaid scarf around his neck.

Embracing the role of Carnegie Mellon University’s mascot was all bark and no bite. That’s what you discover when you unmask CMU’s famous Scottytoreveal Bob Beatty (TPR 1960), the …

The Mascot Mark represents every student, alumnus, faculty or staff member and anyone that proudly supports the university. Whether in context of academics or athletics, to display the …

Meet CMU's mascot "Scotty".

2021年3月23日 · CMU founder Andrew Carnegie’s Scottish heritage permeates campus culture from the school’s Tartan sports teams to its mascot, Scotty the Scottish terrier, to its traditions.

The conversations continue in the quest for an official mascot. To date, Carnegie Mellon has been represented by tartan plaid, with a Scottish Terrier making its way onto some shirts and caps. But unlike the university's wordmark or seal, the pup doesn't have a license.