On Tuesday, the school announced that Hoosier the Bison, Indiana University's beloved mascot from 1965 to 1969, will be back roaming the sidelines in Bloomington.

Indiana's announcement video drew from "Star Wars" and Michael Jordan's iconic return to the NBA in 1995 to tell the story of the bison mascot's origins and, eventually, confirm it would be returning.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — In 1969, Indiana University’s mascot, a wooly bison, disappeared from the public eye. For the 56 years since that disappearance, every glimpse at Indiana’s state ...

Indiana University made a long-awaited announcement on a mascot unveiling following weeks of social media teases.Hoosier the Bison will return to the sidelines in Bloomington.. The news gives the ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — More than half a century later, the bison is returning home to Indiana University. Photo of an IU Bison mascot on the field in 1965 (via Indiana University Archives) On ...

Indiana University in Bloomington has its fair share of iconic symbols, like the trident and Sample Gates on campus. But the Hoosiers have been missing one thing for over 50 years — a mascot.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University in Bloomington has its fair share of iconic symbols, like the trident and Sample Gates on campus. But the Hoosiers have been missing one thing for over 50 years ...

In 1965, the BISON became the official mascot of Indiana University. In 1969, it disappeared. On December 16, 2024, a small but committed group of students discussed bringing back THE BISON.

In 1965, THE BISON became the official mascot of INDIANA UNIVERSITY. In 1969, it disappeared. On December 16, 2024, a small but committed group of students discussed bringing back THE BISON.