What is the origin of the Blue Devil for Duke University?

Today the origin of the university mascot is virtually forgotten even though its instant, national recognition has long been established. read more

Today the origin of the university mascot is virtually forgotten even though its instant, national recognition has long been established. With the popular Red Devil mascot frequently being challenged throughout the country, the origin of Duke's Blue Devil is one of the most often requested items of information in the University Archives. read more

However, there is a color known as Duke blue, and its use came about in 1961, when President J. Deryl Hart appointed a committee to develop a distinctive doctoral robe for the university. The need to define the shade of blue for the robe came up in the course of the committee's work. read more