Live Mascot Program

Grady the Greyhound

For the first time in nearly 40 years, UIndy's live mascot program has returned. Grady is a retired racer from Daytona, Florida. UIndy is one of two schools in the country that have a greyhound serve as their live mascot. Keep up with all of Grady's fun on social media. You can find him on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok using @uindyhound.

Fast Facts

  • Full name: Crimson Greyson Veritas
  • Nickname: Grady
  • Start date: November 20, 2019
  • Birthday: April 1, 2017
  • Favorite toy: The squirrels on campus!
  • Favorite spot on campus: The Perk(s) for pupcups! Or Smith Mall
  • Favorite thing to do on campus: Say hello to students
  • Favorite colors: Crimson & Grey every day!
  • Favorite thing about Indianapolis: Visiting all of our cool locations like Monument Circle, White River State Park, or the Indianapolis Speedway. Special shout out to all the fantastic organizations that help make this city so great!

A Tail of Two Cities


Hearing rumors about a faraway place where fellow hounds were making a real difference in the world, he borrowed a computer and did some research. Grady soon realized his calling was in Indianapolis, a city that appreciates life in the fast lane. So he sent a note to the University asking to be considered for the mascot position at the University of Indianapolis. Nobody truly knows what Grady wrote in his cover letter, but it must’ve been a convincing argument because for the first time in nearly 40 years, UIndy’s live mascot program has returned! 

Special thanks to Greyhound Pets of America, Indianapolis Chapter, and the Noll family.
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