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A prominent California university is severing ties with its nearly century-old mascot, pulling the pin on a 92-year-old tradition following student backlash over colonial history .

The University of San Francisco announced Friday that “The Don” — a costumed figure sporting a pencil mustache and a green Spanish-style hat that has patrolled the sidelines since 1932 — will officially step aside at the start of the spring 2027 semester.

In his place, the college will introduce a wolf, though its athletic teams will still retain the traditional “Dons” nickname.

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“Don Francisco,” the University of San Francisco mascot, will be retired after 92 years. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

School officials announced plans to replace the Don mascot with a wolf.…