Brown Bears
A letter “B” in brown with white & red outlines, their primary colors.
Brown Bears
2022 - Present
A brown with the red and white trim letter "B" with a brown standing and growling bear above the wordmark "BROWN" in brown.
Brown Bears
2022 - Present
A brown with the red and white trim letter "B" with a brown standing and growling bear.
Inspired by the statues seen on their campus - Indomitable on Ittleson Quad.
Brown Bears
2022 - Present
A brown with the red and white trim letter "B" above the wordmark "BROWN" in brown.
Brown Bears
2022 - Present
A brown letter "B" with a brown standing and growling bear above a wordmark "BROWN" in brown.
Brown Bears
2022 - Present
A brown letter "B" with a brown standing and growling bear.
Brown Bears
2022 - Present
A brown letter "B" above the wordmark "BROWN" in brown.
Brown Bears
2022 - Present
A brown letter "B."
Brown Bears
2022 - Present
A brown standing and growling bear.
Brown Bears
2022 - Present
A brown standing and growling bear above a wordmark "BROWN" in brown.
Brown Bears
2022 - Present
A wordmark "BROWN" in brown with white outline on a formed brown background and a growling brown bear coming over the top.
Brown Bears
2018 - 2022
A red, brown and black bear's head.
A white outline was added and the red used for the nose & tongue was changed. Small facial features & position of the head were slightly altered.
Brown Bears
2018 - 2022
A brown with white and black trim letter "B" with a green ivy weaving around the letter.
The shades of green used for the ivy were changed again.
Brown Bears
2018 - 2022
Arched wordmark "BROWN" in brown with white and black trim above a brown with white and black trim letter "B" with a green ivy weaving around the letter.
Brown Bears
2013 - 2018
A brown with white and black trim letter "B" with a green ivy weaving around the letter.
Brown Bears
1997 - 2018
A brown with white and black trim letter "B."
Brown Bears
1997 - 2018
A red, brown and black bear's head.
Brown Bears
1997 - 2018
A brown and white with red trim bear's paw print.
Brown Bears
1997 - 2013
A brown with white and black trim letter "B" with a green ivy weaving around the letter.
Brown Bears
1997 - 2009
A red, brown and black bear's head below a wordmark "BROWN in brown with white and black trim.
Brown Bears Logo History
The Brown Bears Alternate logo has played an important supporting role throughout the Brown Bears logo history. Across different eras, alternate marks introduced secondary symbols, simplified layouts, and adjusted color emphasis. As a result, the Brown University Bears logo family stayed recognizable while offering creative options for uniforms and promotional use. More background is available on Bears Wikipedia.
As design trends changed, each Brown Bears Alternate logo reflected its period. Therefore, some alternates appeared classic and understated, while others adopted cleaner and more modern styling. These updates expanded the Brown Bears logo history without replacing the primary identity tied closely to the Brown University Bears logo.
While this page focuses on alternate designs, typography remains essential to the brand. For that reason, visit Brown Bears Wordmark Logo Page to see how lettering styles align with each Brown Bears Alternate logo. Together, wordmarks and alternates complete the visual timeline of the Brown Bears logo history from start to present.
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