Just over 50 years ago, paleontologist Donald Johnson unearthed the remains of "Lucy," an ancient human relative who lived ...

The reality of the Nittany Lion isn’t nearly as exotic or mysterious as its name might indicate. Penn State’s longtime mascot is a common mountain lion, the kind that roamed the mountains near ...

But how did the name come to be? And what, exactly, is a Nittany Lion? Heading into its Orange Bowl matchup against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals Thursday, here’s a ...

Bermudian athlete Za’Kayza Parsons delivered a strong performance for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s indoor track and field team at the Nittany Lion Challenge.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Nittany Lion senior+ Greg Kerkvliet has been named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week for the week ending Jan. 12, 2025. It is Kerkvliet’s first award of the year ...

Male lion roars whilst lying down (one of the Mapogo coalition) - turn up the volume and turn of your lights -enjoy!Filmed in the Sabi Sand Wildtuin, Greater Kruger National Park, South AfricaA roar ...

At Winslow Township, Peterson has played under head coach and former Nittany Lion letterman Bill Belton. Peterson stands at 6-1 and 175 pounds. It’s early, but Penn State’s 2026 recruiting ...

Along the way, they also competed in 53 bowl games as of January 2025. The Nittany Lion is the mascot of the Pennsylvania State University athletic teams, which also include the Penn State Nittany ...

Desmeules leapfrogged Nittany Lion All-American Casimir Loxsom on the list and now sits fourth all-time. Ryan Henry placed second in men’s shot put, and first among collegians in the competition ...

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS CROWD. A SEA OF BLUE AND WHITE HERE IN ARIZONA. GUYS, I MENTIONED IT AT FOUR, BUT THIS NITTANY LION FAITHFUL TRAVELS SO INCREDIBLY WELL. LISTEN TO HIM. THANK YOU. YOU ARE WELCOME.

Peterson is another good wrestler for the young Nittany Lion. The Scarlet Knights’ wrestler is a two-time NCAA qualifier, but is coming into this match off a loss to Wisconsin’s Nicolar Rivera.

Winston was the first Nittany Lion to declare for the draft. Penn State football safety K.J. Winston Jr. declared for the 2025 NFL draft back on Dec. 12, announcing his decision on his Instagram ...