Stories ByButler Blue IV

For the past decade, Butler’s live mascot has been delivering life-changing news to high school seniors, surprising them at their doorsteps with their #ButlerBound admission packets. From wagging tails to joyous reactions, this beloved tradition continues to spread excitement and pride—one future Bulldog at a time.

Honoring Trip, Butler Blue III.

A lot more goes into being a mascot than what is shown on your screen. The same is true for our student-athletes. As they don their Butler-branded jersey and step onto the big stage, it can be easy to forget that beneath those moisture-wicking uniforms are students; students who are striving to become the best […]

If you think being the Butler Bulldog is a lot of work, try being tasked with keeping up with me. 

When Blue IV heard that the entire NCAA® Men’s Basketball Tournament would be played in Indiana—and partly on Butler’s campus—the live mascot declared himself the Mayor of March

Blue IV isn’t just a mascot for Butler—he is also an ambassador for the City of Indianapolis