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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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From the Dean

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Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan

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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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Statewide Faculty Member of the Year Award

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George J. McMurtry Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award

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iConnect Magazine

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Distinguished Lecture Series

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IST Honor Code

Recent News

<p>As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 21 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.</p>

July 16, 2026

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — July 16

<p>Thirty-six Penn State graduate students have received scholarships of up to $10,000 from the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Endowment, established by Jeff and Ann Marie Fox’s $20 million naming gift to Penn State’s J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School. The 36 students are studying in 32 master’s or doctoral degree programs.</p>

July 14, 2026

Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships

<p>Roderick Lee, associate professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, was named the 2026 Higher Education Professional of the Year by the Sloan Scholars Network.</p>

July 10, 2026

Roderick Lee receives Sloan Higher Education Professional of the Year Award

<p>Guoray Cai has been appointed to the Dewey Walker Professorship in Information Sciences and Technology. The professorship supports an outstanding faculty member whose work advances interdisciplinary contributions in information systems solutions. </p>

July 01, 2026

Guoray Cai named Dewey Walker Professor in Information Sciences and Technology

Upcoming Events

Nov

13

Department of Energy's CyberForce Competition

Dates & Time: November 13, 8:00 am – November 14, 2026, 5:00 pm

Location: Tinley Park Convention Center | 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477

Sep

17

Technomics Information Session

Date & Time: September 17, 2026, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm

Location: Willard | Room 273

Sep

30

Bender Consulting | Disability Virtual Career Fair

Date & Time: September 30, 2026, 9:00 am–6:00 pm

Location: Virtual

Dec

02

IST Mugshots + Cocoa Bar

Date & Time: December 2, 2026, 12:00 am–12:00 am

Location: Westgate | 2nd Floor East Hallway

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