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The question of many visitors to Willamette University is often "What on earth is a 'Bearcat'?"  The truth is that there is not one single answer to that question, and it is also a question asked by the school itself over the years.

From Barney to Blitz, from cuddly to ferocious, the Willamette Bearcat has a long history.  Explore the origins of Willamette's mascot and decide for yourself just what a 'Bearcat' actually is.

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