History and Facts
Location and Landmarks
Potpourri
100

Mount St. Joseph University was established in 1920 by which prominent Roman Catholic religious congregation?

Sisters of Charity

100

In which specific Cincinnati-area community is Mount St. Joseph University located?

Delhi Township

100

What is the official mascot of Mount St. Joseph University?

Lion or Joe Lion 

200

What was the original name of the institution when it was first founded in 1920 before transitioning to university status in 2014?

College of Mount St. Joseph

200

A statue of which Saint stands in the MSJ quad?

St. Joseph

200

The MSJ library is named after this Toledo born, 5th Archbishop of Cincinnati.

Archbishop Alter

300

The chapel holds a distinct honor: it is believed to be the only Catholic collegiate chapel in the United States whose interior design and artwork were created entirely by __________?

Women!

300

From certain spots, MSJ's campus offers a picturesque view overlooking a portion of which body of water?

The Ohio River

300

MSJ's student center is named for this Sister of Charity who served as the institution's president from 1977 to 1987.

Sister Jean Patrice Harrington

400

When was the official groundbreaking for the new campus located at the corner of Neeb and Delhi Road?

1960

400

What is Cincinnati's royal nickname?

The Queen City

400

Our campus chapel is called the Mater Dei Chapel. What does Mater Dei mean?

Mother of God

500

What year was The Mount formally declared coeducational?

1986

500

What color is the iconic oversized Adirondack chair located near the Art Building?

Yellow

500

Visible from points across the grounds of MSJ, how many bells are in the Corona Bell Tower?

3

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