Opening its doors in 1999, the College of Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State is home to a thriving community of students, scholars, staff, alumni, and friends. Through innovative research and a student-centered approach to interdisciplinary education, we are delivering on the college's founding mission to prepare leaders for the Information Age. Our passionate students, renowned faculty, and supportive alumni network have propelled the college to forge new frontiers and create a meaningful impact at Penn State and beyond.
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August 14, 2026
A Penn State journey dedicated to opening doors for others
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August 05, 2026
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Upcoming Events
Sep
21
PepsiCo Recruiting Day
Date & Time: September 21, 2026, 10:30 am–2:00 pm
Location: Business Building | Atrium
Sep
09
From Campus to Comcast: Summer 2027 Internship Virtual Information Session
Date & Time: September 9, 2026, 5:00 pm–5:45 pm
Location: Virtual
Sep
14
From Campus to Comcast: Summer 2027 Internship Virtual Information Session
Date & Time: September 14, 2026, 5:00 pm–5:45 pm
Location: Virtual
Sep
01
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Tech Talks
Date & Time: September 1, 2026, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Location: Virtual