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Through interdisciplinary and collaborative innovation, we are driving the future of the Information Age.

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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College Leadership

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Our History

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

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Dean's Advisory Board

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iConnect Magazine

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IST Honor Code

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George J. McMurtry Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award

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Distinguished Lecture Series

Recent News

<p>Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to watch six student teams compete for cash prizes of up to $15,000 at the Invent Penn State Inc.U pitch competition on Saturday, March 21, from 1 to 3 p.m.</p>

February 23, 2026

Register to watch students pitch their startups at the Inc.U competition

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February 19, 2026

Kenneth Huang to present lecture Feb. 20 at Cornell

<p>A team of Penn State students from the College of Information Sciences and Technology and the College of Engineering’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is one of 10 global finalists in the Amazon Nova AI Challenge, an annual university competition dedicated to accelerating the field of artificial intelligence.</p>

February 18, 2026

IST, engineering students competing in global Amazon Nova AI Challenge

<p>The Alumni Mentoring Program in the College of Information Sciences and Technology matches graduates with current students to help them gain insights into their post-graduation journey. Alumna Diana Long and student Janelly Rossi said their similar backgrounds contribute to an empowering mentor/mentee relationship. </p>

February 16, 2026

IST graduate encourages student mentorship: ‘Find another you’

Upcoming Events

Mar

10

Pittsburgh Connect: Spring Break Service Day

Date & Time: March 10, 2026, 9:30 am–12:30 pm

Location: Families Matter Food Pantry - 186 Wagner Rd Monaca, PA 15061

Mar

12

Philadelphia Connect: Spring Break Service Days

Dates: March 12 – February 12, 2026

Location: Various Sites, see site locations, Philadelphia, PA

Mar

13

Philadelphia Connect: Spring Break Service Days

Dates: March 13 – February 13, 2026

Location: Various Sites, see site locations, Philadelphia, PA

Mar

24

WebFX-U Day

Date & Time: March 24, 2026, 1:00 pm–3:30 pm

Location: 1705 N Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102

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