About THE AGGIE DOGS

"Aggie" is the mascot for North Carolina A&T. The term "Aggie" has long been used to refer to students who attend agricultural schools. The school adopted the nickname upon its founding in 1891. According to oral history, the origin of the Aggie Bulldog mascot stems from a tale of a shepherd dog, a bulldog, that was kept on the NC A&T farm to assist in herding the cattle and other animals into shelter. During a football game, the Aggies had become despondent. In the last few minutes of the game, an Aggie fullback broke through the opposition's defense and scored a touchdown, but was deemed no good by a referee. It is said that at that moment, an unidentified person untied the bulldog which then attacked the referee. The incident was said to almost cost the school its membership in the CIAA, but it vindicated the Aggies. It is said that from that day on, the mascot for the football team has been a bulldog.

The earliest known mascot at NCA&TSU dates back to the late 70’s.  While live mascots were used on and off for the next several years, it was decided that it was time for the mascot to look like the Aggie Dog used on University logos. The Aggie Dog has always been a hit with the student body and fans. While the Aggie Dog’s face has changed over the years, the basic concept has remained the same.  The body has been improved to reflect the strength that Aggies have.

The 2015-2016 season brought an exciting addition to the Cheer Program. In celebration of 125 years of Aggie excellence, the Aggie Dog finally found a love interest. Created and affectionately named by then head coaches Wenalyn Bell Glenn & Adjoa Botwe-Rankin, Aggietha was just for him.