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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Recent News
October 05, 2026
2026-27 Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee named
October 05, 2026
Contest invites examples of innovative use of AI in research
October 01, 2026
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 1
October 01, 2026
IST celebrates diversity in tech at annual Tapia Conference
Upcoming Events
Oct
15
U.S. Navy Recruiting Day
Date & Time: October 15, 2026, 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Location: Westgate | Second Floor East Hallway
Oct
21
AT&T Technology Development Program (TDP) Virtual Information Session & Panel
Date & Time: October 21, 2026, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Teams
Oct
13
WebFX-U Day
Date & Time: October 13, 2026, 1:00 pm–3:30 pm
Location: 1705 N Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102
Nov
18
IST Advice with a Slice
Date & Time: November 18, 2026, 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Location: Westgate | Second Floor East Hallway
