About
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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Recent News
February 19, 2026
Kenneth Huang to present lecture Feb. 20 at Cornell
February 18, 2026
IST, engineering students competing in global Amazon Nova AI Challenge
February 16, 2026
IST graduate encourages student mentorship: ‘Find another you’
February 13, 2026
IT instructor earns best in track at international conference
Upcoming Events
Mar
19
Women in Technology | Spring 2026 Job Fair
Date & Time: March 19, 2026, 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: 11493 Sunset Hills Road Reston, VA 20190
Mar
24
National Organization on Disability | Virtual Career Fair
Date & Time: March 24, 2026, 10:30 am–1:30 pm
Location: Virtual
Feb
26
Designing Your Future: Career Planning Fundamentals - Strategies, Tools, and Next Steps
Date & Time: February 26, 2026, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Feb
24
IBM Info Session
Date & Time: February 24, 2026, 5:00 pm–6:15 pm
Location: W201 Westgate Building (Cybertorium)
