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 homage to our mascot, the story of its origin and how its …

Feb 7, 2014 · The logo seen on many classroom podiums and the university’s official website is known as the “institutional logo” or “Penn State mark,” whereas the Lion is the “athletics symbol.” The Lion with a stylized “Penn State” attached to it in some way is …

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" forename refers to the local Mount Nittany, which overlooks the university.

Since 1907, the Nittany Lion has served as a central figure for Penn State. The Nittany Lion Shrine—sculpted by Heinz Warneke in 1942 as a gift from the class of 1940—is easily the University’s most universally known and recognizable image.

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 series aimed at enhancing connection of the Nittany Lion to fans everywhere.

Confusion with the African Lion is was common until the symbol was officially adopted when the class of 1940 presented its gift of a sculptured Nittany mountain lion in 1942. The work of noted sculptor Heinz Warneke, the crouching powerful figure is now the popular Nittany Lion Shrine, located at Penn State's University Park campus on a grassy ...

Oct 3, 2024 · In an effort to modernize its iconic brand, the Penn State athletic department recently released new logos and signature mark for its beloved mascot, the Nittany Lion.

Oct 2, 2024 · After 120 years, Penn State's Nittany Lion logo is getting another new look on Oct. 4, 2024. Check it out.

Oct 1, 2024 · Penn State announced the launching of a new set of logos and a signature mark on Tuesday. These are set to be released on Friday, Oct. 4, leading up to the Nittany Lions’ football game against UCLA at Beaver Stadium.

Oct 1, 2024 · Penn State is creating new logos and marks depicting the Nittany Lion mascot in an effort to “update and modernize the iconic Nittany Lion’s brand,” the university announced in a release. Merchandise featuring the new logos will roll …