Why is Providence College's mascot a friar? Friar Dom is named after the Dominican Friars who founded the college. According to the school's history, the seed for the college was planted in 1910 ...

According to the school's history, the first Providence College mascot was a Dalmatian, named Friar of What-Ho and made its first appearance at a 1935 football game.

Providence College mascot Friar Dom melts faces. (Getty Images) The problem with puppies, though, is they become dogs, and all dogs go to heaven. Once Friar Boy IV succumbed, ...

Providence mascot performs during the first half of a first-round men’s college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament between Southern California and Providence, Thursday, March 17, 2016, in ...

According to Providence College, the school’s first mascot was a Dalmatian named “Friar of What-Ho” back in 1935. When the dog passed away, a new Dalmatian stepped into the role with a new ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — An adorable duck has turned into a Providence College basketball sensation. At Monday night's season-opener against Central Connecticut, Dawn the duck made a surprise ...

Providence mascot performs during the first half of a first-round men’s college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament between Southern California and Providence, Thursday, March 17, 2016, in ...

Providence mascot performs during the first half of a first-round men’s college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament between Southern California and Providence, Thursday, March 17, 2016, in ...

Providence mascot performs during the first half of a first-round men’s college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament between Southern California and Providence, Thursday, March 17, 2016, in ...