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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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IST Honor Code

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George J. McMurtry Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award

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Distinguished Lecture Series

Recent News

<p>As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 19 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.   </p>

January 28, 2026

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — Jan. 28

<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>Penn State’s online programs, offered through Penn State World Campus, are featured throughout the 2026 U.S. News "Best Online Programs" rankings of undergraduate and graduate programs offered by higher education institutions nationwide, as well as rankings of specialized programs and also for student veterans.</p>

January 27, 2026

Penn State featured in U.S. News’ 2026 ‘Best Online Programs’ rankings

<p>Degree‑seeking graduate students from all Penn State colleges and campuses are invited to register for the 2026 Graduate Exhibition, which will take place Friday, March 27, on the University Park campus.</p>

January 27, 2026

Graduate students invited to register for 2026 Graduate Exhibition

Upcoming Events

Feb

05

Penn State Great Valley Presents "Ask the Recruiters"

Date & Time: February 5, 2026, 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Feb

05

Nittany AI Alliance Fireside Chat: A Conversation with Lockheed Martin

Date & Time: February 5, 2026, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Location: Engineering Collaborative Research and Education (ECoRE) Building, Room 504

Feb

04

IBM SkillsBuild AI Experiential Learning Lab Info Session

Date & Time: February 4, 2026, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Location: Virtual via Teams

Feb

04

Five to Thrive - Leadership Traits that Flow Through Change

Date & Time: February 4, 2026, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

Location: 132 Flex Theater | 288 Pollock Rd, University Park, PA

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