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Campus Icons & Traditions
Mount St. Joseph University
Locate the array of campus icons present on the MSJ campus.

MSJ Letters
The MSJ Letters sculpture—a vibrant and timeless fiberglass artwork by Atomic Specialties, Inc. makes a great photo op!
Come check out the 6ft tall, 15ft wide MSJ Letters on the corner of Neeb Road by the parking garage. Find us on all four @MountStJosephU and share your photos with the new sculpture! #MSJLetters

Archbishop Alter Library Lily Mural
The lily mural created by the Art Guild students is now a permanent and colorful installation in the MSJ Library.
In Mount St. Joseph University's Library, a new mural stands as a beautiful creation by the talent of the Art Guild students. This stunning mural, featuring a lily design, was a collaborative project brought to life by the students' creativity and skill. It now lives as a permanent installation in the library, providing a colorful space for the entire campus community to enjoy.

MSJ Adirondack Chair
Come visit this welcoming campus spot!
Positioned in the heart of campus, Mount St. Joseph University's new oversized yellow Adirondack chair has become an instant campus favorite. This eye-catching, eight-seater landmark invites students to relax, study, and connect in the heart of campus. As a unique MSJ staple, the chair serves as a welcoming gathering spot, providing a perfect place for the Mount Community to hangout, study, and relax.

Lion Sculpture
Dynamic; Graceful; Roar!
Located in front of the Centennial Field House stands the dynamic, graceful lion sculpture. Created by famed Cincinnati sculptor Tom Tsuchiya, co-sculptor Gina Erardi, and John Cline at Casting Arts and Technology of Cincinnati, Catamount St. Joseph is a bronze statue that is more than twice the size of a mountain lion The Mount intentionally chose a female lion in homage to the University’s foundresses, the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, and its legacy as the first Catholic college for women in the region. Catamount stands as a guardian spirit, watching over the Mount and granting good fortune to those who seek her good will. Over time, a curious tradition emerged among the Mount Community: Rubbing the lion's nose for good luck.

MSJ Fight Song
Clap your hands and show your MSJ spirit!
Go you lions,
Fight you lions,
Win this game tonight!
We're the best of all the rest,
the victory's in sight!
Go you lions,
Fight you lions,
Try to raise that score.
For the Blue and gold we’ll fight forever more!

St. Joseph Statue
A sacred and celebrated treasure.

Mount St. Joseph University Entrance Sign
A commanding presence exudes a warm welcome.

Seton Fountain
A blue basin streaming with tranquil MSJ spirit.

Art Sculpture
A senior art thesis found a permanent home on campus, standing with asymmetrical, contemporary charm.

Commencement Applause
MSJ graduates await a heartfelt, congratulative applause from the hearts and minds who taught them.
At the end of each and every commencement ceremony, graduates await faculty and staff dressed in their own previous graduation regalia, standing to give them a round of applause for students' hard work, dedication, and perserverence to earn an MSJ degree. The personalized attention from an MSJ classroom experience contributes to graduates' well-rounded development, and lasting relationships with former MSJ professors. At the Mount, we care about your success.

Mount St. Joseph Motherhouse
Rich in beauty and history, this special building represents the Mount's heritage.
Established in 1852, the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati are a legacy of MSJ founders who carry out the Gospel of Jesus through service and prayer in the community. Located up the road from campus, the Mount St. Joseph Motherhouse stands tall representing the heritage of Mount St. Joseph University. Complete with an Art Room, a cemetary tucked amongst large, shaded trees, an Immaculate Conception Chapel and many more, the Motherhouse holds decades of special tradition that drives the MSJ mission.

Cicada Mural
Merging science with artistic innovation.

Exam Jam
Anyone up for a late night breakfast meal during finals on campus? Yes, please.
From writing papers to hour-after-hour studying; we get it. Finals are hard. That's why at the end of each semester, the Mount offers a special late-night tradition of serving breakfast from 8-10 p.m. to give students a break from finals. That burger and fries right down the hall with your friends on us on your time might make that last textbook chapter a little more comforting.

Athletic Hall of Fame
During homecoming weekend, the Mount honors those who have helped build MSJ athletics.
Housed in the Centennial Fieldhouse, the Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes the achievements of those who helped build the Mount’s strong athletic tradition. Alumni, friends and family are welcome to to take part in the induction ceremony and dinner.