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Leading the AI Charge

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Alumni & Friends

Jason Lucas

Leadership Examples in Tech Rarely Look Like Me
Tamara Peyton

PhD Alum Named Dean of Canadian iSchool

Tamara Peyton is the dean of the School of Media and Information Technology at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
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Podcast explores the intersection of people, technology, and change

Turning Research into Passion

Adanna Nedd '21 has loved video games since childhood. Now, she has turned that passion into a career.

Class Notes

New Positions, Promotions, and Recognitions

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Colin Murphy, 2003
Named Chief Customer Officer at Zendesk
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Purvi Shah

Purvi Shah, 2003
Recognized on Global Data Power Women List 2024 by CDO Magazine
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Jason Lally, 2004
Named Chief Data Officer, State of California
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Jordan Burris, 2011
Named one of WashingtonExec's Top Public Sector Leaders to Watch in 2025
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Nikita Page, 2017
Named Senior IT Audit Manager, Microsoft
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Student Success

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Doing It All

David Richards, a rising senior from Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, is using every opportunity to make an impact at the University and set himself up for success.
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Competing and Educating

Penn State’s Competitive Cyber Security Organization earned regional, national, and global recognition in 2024-2025.
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Student Awards and Recognition

With a PhD from IST I can ...
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The Big Picture

The impressive Westgate Building—home to IST—has been a steadfast presence at University Park campus since 2004. While the panoramic landmark remains the same on the outside, the college within evolves, boasting brand new majors and more students than ever. A new drone tour from AmpliFLY Video captures the bright new spaces and delightful energy that define IST.

Research & Expertise

Is There a Place for ChatGPT in Academia?

Scientific writing is an essential skill for researchers, and it is at the doctoral level that researchers begin to hone that skill in earnest.
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Faculty Spotlight: Shomir Wilson

Shomir Wilson shares insights on the evolution of the field, the future of AI, and his advice to students and future professionals.

Around the College

On the Move
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A Soaring Vision

A new drone tour is showing off the College of IST's home.

That's a Wrap!