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The Penn State Alumni Association connects alumni to the University and to each other, provides valued services to its members, and supports the University's mission. Association members automatically receive membership in the College of IST Alumni Society.

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Alumni News

<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’

<p>Heidi Biggs, design researcher and assistant professor of digital media at Georgia Tech, and Penn State alum, will present at the Department of Geography’s Coffee Hour lecture series at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, in 112 Walker Building and via Zoom.</p>

January 27, 2026

Biggs talk to share creative approaches to environmental data visualization

<p>IST alumni Purvi Shah and Ruchi Shah have made a commitment to establish the Shah and Igwé Family Matching Scholarship in Honor of Bina and Shailesh Shah in the College of Information Sciences and Technology. The endowment was built on Purvi’s and Ruchi’s generosity and a matching commitment from the Igwé Family Matching Scholarship Program, which provides a 1:1 donation match for IST graduates who have established their first endowed scholarship. </p>

November 11, 2025

Alumni sisters honor parents through endowed IST scholarship

<p>The College of Information Sciences and Technology recently welcomed two new members to its Dean's Advisory Board. Kim Brannon and Glenn Finch will help provide strategic guidance and counsel to shape the future of the college. </p>

October 13, 2025

Informatics doctoral program provides interdisciplinary opportunities for graduates

Upcoming Events

Oct

16

Shared Impact: Recognizing IST Alumni, Donors, and Scholars

Date & Time: October 16, 2026, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Location: The Nittany Lion Inn

Oct

16

2026 IST Alumni Symposium

Date & Time: October 16, 2026, 10:00 am–2:00 pm

Location: The Nittany Lion Inn

Sep

26

IST Alumni and Friends Homecoming Tailgate (pregame)

Date & Time: September 26, 2026, 12:00 am–12:00 am

Location: Suites Lounge, Medlar Field at Lubrano Park

Jun

24

Alumni Career Services | The Job Search Accelerator (4/4)

Date & Time: June 24, 2026, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

Location: Virtual via Zoom

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