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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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Recent News
February 23, 2026
Register to watch students pitch their startups at the Inc.U competition
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’
Upcoming Events
Mar
25
Alumni Panel: Adapting Communication, sponsored by the College of IST Alumni Society
Date & Time: March 25, 2026, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Mar
19
Deloitte Takeover Day
Date & Time: March 19, 2026, 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Location: 2nd floor hallway, Westgate Building
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