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title: "Testudo, Meet Tuxedo"
date: 2025-10-28T05:30:00-04:00
author: University of Maryland
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# Testudo, Meet Tuxedo

*October 28, 2025* — by [Karen Shih ’09](/author/karen-shih)


> UMD Mascot Officially Debuts Spiffy Custom-Made Outfit (With More to Come)

*Testudo Tux Fitting The Clarice 08042025 SC 2460 1920x1080 — Steven Simon, one of the drapers who creates outfits at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center's Costume Shop, adjusts the sleeves on Testudo's new red tuxedo, which was designed by Bailey Hammett-Colwell M.F.A. ’25. It's one of several new outfits being custom-made for UMD's mascot. (Photos by Stephanie S. Cordle)*

Testudo brings the hype to every Terps game, tailgate or campus event. Now, he’s ready to bring high style.

This week, the University of Maryland’s mascot is showing off his new tuxedo, complete with a flashy red jacket, subtle diamond-patterned lining and state flag pocket square.

It’s the first outfit custom-made for Testudo, and more turtle-tailored attire is coming, including a lab coat and a painter’s smock.


*two people work with red, black and gold fabric — Katie Glenn M.F.A. ’27, left, discusses Testudo's winter look with costume shop manager Jen Daszczyszak.*



- **Lab coat** — Reflecting UMD’s STEM expertise, the coat will feature native Maryland flora and fauna, a lightbulb and even test tubes poking out of a pocket, said Glenn.
- **Winter accessories** — The cozy scarf and matching beanie incorporate the Fearlessly Forward brand pattern in red, black and gold. “I wanted it to scream ‘Maryland,’” Glenn said.
- **Artist’s smock** — With music notes and calligraphy, Hammett-Colwell wanted “to represent not just the painters and artists, but other majors in the liberal arts as well.”
- **Flannel shirt** — Performing with the Maryland Dance Team at SECU Stadium, Testudo line-danced to TikTok sensation “Boots on the Ground” in a flannel shirt and cowboy hat early in the Fall 2025 football season.
- **Pink blazer** — Testudo spreads the love on Valentine’s Day, snuggling up to dogs and passing out valentines across campus.
- **Yellow rain jacket** — Even if the weather’s not perfect on Maryland Day or Homecoming, Testudo’s always prepared with his bright-yellow waterproof set.
- **Ninja Terp** — Testudo hates to be left out on Halloween, and over the years, he’s dressed up as [Spider-Man](https://www.instagram.com/p/CkYV4o0sFbL/?hl=en), a ninja and more.
- **Cap and stole** — He’ll never leave campus—but that doesn’t mean he can’t have his own mortarboard and stole to celebrate with graduates each spring!




**Topics:** [Campus & Community](https://today.umd.edu/tags/campus-community)


**Tags:** [Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies](https://today.umd.edu/topic/theatre-dance-performance-studies), [Arts](https://today.umd.edu/topic/arts)


**Units:** [College of Arts and Humanities](https://today.umd.edu/topic/college-arts-and-humanities), [Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center](https://today.umd.edu/topic/clarice-smith-performing-arts-center), [Department of Intercollegiate Athletics](https://today.umd.edu/topic/department-intercollegiate-athletics)