William Penn University is a private, liberal arts university in Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA. It was founded by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1873 as Penn College. In 1933 the name was changed to William Penn College, and finally to William Penn University in 2000. Oskaloosa is a city located in Mahaska County, Iowa. ... The Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, or Friends, is a religious community founded in England in the 17th century. ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
Athletes ("Statesmen") play in the Midwest Classic Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for most sports, and the affiliated Mid-States Football Association for football. The Midwest Classic Conference (MCC) is a college athletic conference, consisting of eight colleges and universities located in Iowa and Wisconsin. ... The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (better known as the NAIA) traces its roots to the National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball. ... The Mid-States Football Association (or MSFA) is a college athletic conference affiliated with the NAIA. Member institutions are located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. ... A college football game between Colorado State University and the Air Force Academy. ...