Get to Know Grady

 

Grady's ID card

Grady the Greyhound might be the fastest dog in Indianapolis. As a racer, he was known to reach speeds of 70 km per hour within 30 meters! Now, he’s happy to take casual walks around campus with time to stop and smell the flowers, or the trees, or the bushes. Grady also represents one of two greyhounds to serve as collegiate live mascots for any college or university in the country!

Grady is a sighthound, which means he can see far into the distance (campus squirrels, beware!). He’s a really fast thinker with a good sense of humor, which may have something to do with the fact that he was born on April Fool’s Day.

Grady's handler is Coran Sigman '14, '21 (sociology/communications). She also serves as a Marketing and Communications Manager and has been employed at the University of Indianapolis since 2014. Thank you to Coran, and her husband, Seth Sigman '16, for opening up their home and hearts to Grady.

greyhound close-up illustration with UIndy on his collar

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!

Likes

  • All of the different people he gets to meet at events or on campus
  • Eating peanut butter & Cheerios (but not at the same time)
  • Representing UIndy at community events
  • Chasing squirrels in front of Good Hall

Dislikes

  • Squirrels
  • When the Pupcup runs out
  • Indiana winters - "What is with all this white stuff on the ground?!"

Grady the Greyhound in snow

Advice for Students

  • Don't be afraid to make your own path. I did, and look where it led me!
  • Make the most out of your experience at UIndy! Get involved, ask for help, take a chance on something new.
  • When in doubt, take a nap!
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