The states' nicknames draw on everything from their natural landscapes and popular produce to historical facts and landmarks.

Have you ever wonder why Oregon State University's mascot is a ... that the University of West Virginia draws on this fact for its mascot, the Mountaineers. The nickname was inspired by lead ...

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Virginia State University (VSU) is making HBCU history with new accredited program. Virginia State University is setting ...

According to The Ohio State University's Museum of Biological Diversity ... Brutus Buckeye was created in 1965, as the school had no mascot in the years prior. He is a costumed mascot sporting ...

With loads of eyeballs on "The Game," the high-profile matchup between the two Big Ten powers might prompt questions as to the meaning and origin of Ohio State's unique nickname and mascot — at ...