UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — One of Penn State’s most-recognizable faces — the Nittany Lion — now has a presence on Instagram. Fans can engage with the “symbol of our best” on Instagram at @nittanylionofficial. 

A sports lover, research enthusiast, cheerleader, dancer and best friend to every Penn Stater, the Nittany Lion will connect with the University community through photos and videos on Instagram. Account followers can expect to see the Nittany Lion engaging in multiple aspects of the Penn State experience — including campus life, research, entrepreneurship, athletics and student success.   

Just as the Nittany Lion evokes pride, excitement and nostalgia in fans in person, the @nittanylionofficial account aims to make followers smile, laugh, reminisce and experience the “We Are” spirit wherever they’re located. 

In addition to Instagram, Nittany Lion has also maintained a social media presence on Twitter since 2012.  

Instagram is a social networking platform that allows users to upload and share photos and videos. According to Hootsuite, Instagram is the most-downloaded mobile app in the world and has more than two billion active monthly users. It is the favorite social media platform of Gen Z users, those aged 16 to 24.