The Nittany Lion is the eastern mountain lion mascot of the athletic teams of the Pennsylvania State University, known as the Penn State Nittany Lions. Created in 1907, the "Nittany" …

Apr 18, 2024 · The idea for Penn State’s beloved Nittany Lion mascot was formed on this day (April 20) in 1904. As we celebrate the 119th birthday of the "Symbol of Our Best," we pay …

Upon hearing their rivals' mascot, Harrison D. Mason announced that the Nittany Lion was "the fiercest beast of them all." Not only did Penn State win the game that day, but an image was …

Dec 7, 2024 · Come Saturday night, Penn State football (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten) will travel to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to face No. 1 Oregon (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten) in the Big Ten Championship …

Sep 30, 2024 · Penn State is rolling out the launch of new, additional logos and a signature mark for the Nittany Lion mascot. A full body, head and signature mark will be the first logos in a …

Jan 10, 2025 · The fierce cat is so popular that dozens of colleges have a mascot named for it. The Nittany part of Penn State’s mascot is unique to the school, though.

Inspired by the mountain lions that once roamed the region, Penn State’s Nittany Lion mascot takes its name from a landmark near the University Park campus, Mount Nittany. For more …

Mar 31, 2016 · More than fifty privileged people have worn the Nittany Lion costume to embody Penn State’s beloved mascot throughout its lifetime. Beginning unofficially with a mule and …

Sep 20, 2023 · UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WHTM) – Have you ever wondered where Penn State got the idea to make the Nittany Lion their mascot? According to Penn State University, the …

Sep 16, 2021 · The Nittany Lion is Penn State’s beloved mascot, “storied in song and legend.” It takes its name from Mount Nittany and the mountain lions that once roamed there and across …