Here Scotty

Carnegie Mellon’s first official live mascot arrived on campus earlier this month from a Canadian breeder in Calgary. The Scottish Terrier, named “Scotty” by the university community in a campus-wide poll, is a gift from comedian Bill Cosby, who spoke at Carnegie Mellon’s 2007 commencement. Cosby said he was inspired to present the university with a live mascot after walking Carnegie Mellon Professor Larry Cartwright’s Scottish Terrier into Gesling Stadium before giving his commencement address.

Cartwright will serve as its owner and manager, and will train the puppy until its first on-campus appearance this fall.

Bruce Gerson