Penn State
What year was Penn State founded?
A. 1892
B. 1855
C. 1902
D. 1848
B. 1855
What were Penn State's original school colors?
A. Red and green
B. Blue and white
C. Pink and purple
D. Pink and black
D. Pink and black
True
True or false: Beaver Stadium is older than the Nittany Lion Shrine.
False
True or false: Penn State currently has 24 commonwealth campuses.
False (20)
True or false: Penn State won the 2026 NCAA wrestling championship by fewer than 15 points.
False (they won by 50.5 points)
What year was the first THON organized?
A. 1973
B. 1982
C. 1992
D. 1965
True or false: You can see Old Main from the top of Mount Nittany.
True
What material is both Old Main and the Nittany Lion Shrine made of?
A. Sandstone
B. Granite
C. Limestone
D. Marble
C. Limestone
Which team did Penn State play in its Big Ten football conference opener in 1993?
A. Michigan
B. Ohio State
C. Minnesota
D. Iowa
C. Minnesota
True or false: THON™ was first hosted in the White Building.
False (it was first hosted in the HUB)
Which president is the only person ever allowed to mix ice cream flavors at the Penn State Berkey Creamery?
A. Richard Nixon
B. Ronald Reagan
C. John F. Kennedy
D. Bill Clinton
D. Bill Clinton
Which residence halls hold the most students?
A. South
B. Pollock
C. East
D. West
A. South
What was the furthest March Madness round Penn State men's basketball made?
A. Sweet Sixteen
B. Elite Eight
C. Final Four
D. First Round
C. Final Four (1954)
When was the first THON™ 5K?
A. 1999
B. 2002
C. 2006
D. 2009
B. 2002
Which celebrity/group has NOT performed at Penn State?
A. Kendrick Lamar
B. Bob Dylan
C. The Chainsmokers
D. Imagine Dragons
D. Imagine Dragons
When was land set aside for the arboretum?
A. 1956
B. 1914
C. 2001
D. 1984
B. 1914
How many hot dogs have Penn State fans consumed on Dollar Dog Nights since 2023?
A. 54897
B. 61967
C. 85616
D. 74346
C. 85616
What was the 2026 THON™ total?
A. 19,892,156.89
B. 17,737,040.93
C. 18,656,415.21
D. 18,841,726.53
D. 18,841,726.53
Betty James is one of Penn State's most notable alumni. What is she famous for?
A. Naming the slinky
B. Making coffee filters
C. Creating the game monopoly
D. Being the first female millionare
A. Naming the slinky