It is with profound sadness that we bid farewell to our dearest friend, Mo, the loyal and beloved mascot of Moravian University and longtime cherished member of our family. Mo was more than just a mascot—he was a treasured member of the university and Bethlehem community. The embodiment of the Greyhound spirit, he loved visiting with Moravian students, families, faculty, and staff above all else, along with partaking of grilled chicken and hot dogs!

Mo’s greatest joy was being on campus, relishing the love and attention of two-footed Greyhounds. He proudly embodied the values that make our community so special—friendliness, eagerness, and unfailing loyalty.

Mo was born on March 27, 2011, and in 2012 and 2013, he competed in 46 races at greyhound tracks in Florida before a toe injury necessitated an early retirement. He competed in the 550-yard sprint and had a successful track record, finishing “in the money” in 16 races and with a fastest time of 30.69 seconds. Through the help of Linda Ann’s Greyhound Adoption, which connects retired greyhounds with good homes, Mo joined our family on July 29, 2013.

Mo immediately took to life in Bethlehem, and more specifically life on campus, as he became a celebrity of sorts. A long list of students were at the ready to walk him on the days he was in the office, and he had more than a thousand Facebook friends!