Sebastian the Ibis is the mascot for the Miami Hurricanes of University of Miami. He is an anthropomorphic white ibis with a Miami Hurricanes football jersey, number 0.

The local marsh bird was considered UM’s first unofficial mascot when the school yearbook adopted the name “Ibis” in 1926. Its popularity grew among the students during the 50’s. In 1957, San Sebastian …

Apr 7, 2025 · College mascots come in many stripes—fierce, funny, and sometimes both. And then there’s Sebastian the Ibis, the sailor-hat-sporting mascot of the University of Miami Hurricanes. …

Sep 17, 2022 · Since the 1980s, when the Miami Hurricanes became a national contender in college football, Sebastian has been one of the most famous and recognizable college mascots in the …

Apr 8, 2025 · Sebastian the Ibis is a well-known symbol of the University of Miami, but UM was not always graced by the energetic bird ’Canes fans know and love. UM’s first on-field mascot was not …

During the first national championship season for the Miami Hurricanes football team, including their 31-30 victory over #1 Nebraska in the Orange Bowl, the Ibis was portrayed by Bill Mooney, a senior at …

Aug 29, 2025 · In 1959, Sebastian the Ibis became UM’s official mascot. The folklore surrounding the bird is also fitting for a South Florida university known as the “Miami Hurricanes.”

University of Miami mascot, Sebastian the Ibis, is the newest member of the Mascot Hall of Fame class of 2025. Sebastian is one of five mascots inducted out of 28 nominees.

Jan 19, 2026 · Sebastian the Ibis is the official mascot for the University of Miami Hurricanes. He is an anthropomorphic white ibis sporting a Miami Hurricanes jersey.

Jan 20, 2026 · The choice of an American White Ibis as the University of Miami's mascot is not accidental at all. Native to the marshlands and wetlands of South Florida, the ibis is revered in local...