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IST alumnus pays forward the support that shaped his Penn State experience

October 21, 2026

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IST students build connections, leadership skills at BLK Men in Tech conference

October 20, 2026

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IST's Shared Impact Gala celebrates donors, alumni and scholars

October 19, 2026

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College of IST announces winners of first 'AI in Research Symposium'

October 06, 2026

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Contest invites examples of innovative use of AI in research

October 05, 2026

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IST celebrates diversity in tech at annual Tapia Conference

October 01, 2026

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Photo Gallery: A Penn State family tradition, four generations strong

September 22, 2026

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IST students travel to Europe to gain a global perspective on national security

September 03, 2026

Drone shot of Westgate Building at Penn State

College of Information Sciences and Technology welcomes six new faculty members

August 26, 2026

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In photos: IST brings hands-on STEM experiences to thousands of Girl Scouts

July 31, 2026

In video and photos: IST students share summer internship experiences

July 21, 2026

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Guoray Cai named Dewey Walker Professor in Information Sciences and Technology

July 01, 2026

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IST student connects STEM and social justice during Maymester experience

June 30, 2026

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College of IST awards seed grants to five research projects

June 23, 2026

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IST faculty member completes Fulbright experience in Hungary

June 17, 2026

dark-haired person in blue sweater stands with arms crossed in front of winder

Dongwon Lee named Frymoyer Chair in IST

June 05, 2026

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Democratic approach to challenge, improve AI tools

May 13, 2026

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IST faculty member awarded fellowship to study claim-making and fact-checking

May 12, 2026

expansive glass and red brick campus building

Industry experts join IST Dean’s Advisory Board

April 24, 2026

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‘Godmother of Silicon Valley’ Esther Wojcicki to speak at IST commencement

April 24, 2026

college students in blue caps and gowns applaud at commencement ceremony

College of IST names eight student marshals for spring 2026 commencement

April 22, 2026

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IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host health informatics expert on April 20

April 06, 2026

three people holding giant check

App to prevent misuse of personal imagery wins top prize in IdeaMakers Challenge

March 30, 2026

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IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host digital communication expert on April 9

March 24, 2026

A man wearing a blue shirt and black jacket stands in front of a tan brick wall.

Finishing the marathon: How one Penn State student persevered to earn his degree

March 18, 2026

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'Teach-a-thon' contest identifies best uses of artificial intelligence in teaching

March 06, 2026

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IST names Cai, Huang and Lee to lead college’s first academic departments

March 05, 2026

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IST, engineering students competing in global Amazon Nova AI Challenge

February 18, 2026

The Nittany Lion Shrine with a light dusting of snow on top.

Top student teams awarded funding to move to next phase of Nittany AI Challenge

February 04, 2026

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‘Be You in Tech’ Summit celebrates 5 years of inspiration and innovation

January 23, 2026

IST researchers well-represented at international AI conference

December 19, 2025

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IST recognizes faculty and staff at annual awards ceremony

December 18, 2025

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College of IST names student marshal for fall 2025 commencement

December 03, 2025

IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host security and privacy expert on Dec. 3

November 21, 2025

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IST announces inductees to the Sword & Shield honor society

November 21, 2025

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IST students attend world’s largest gathering of women in tech

November 12, 2025

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Graduates honored at College of IST Alumni Symposium and Awards Ceremony

October 21, 2025

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Q&A: Why pay attention to cybersecurity?

October 21, 2025

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BLK Men in Tech organization honored as collegiate chapter of the year

October 09, 2025

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Student cybersecurity organization hosts first alternate reality game

September 22, 2025

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National Day of Civic Hacking is Sept. 18

September 17, 2025

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IST announces Research Talks series for fall 2025 semester

September 04, 2025

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IST receives $1.5 million grant to educate future AI+cybersecurity leaders

September 02, 2025

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Tailoring teaching design to help more students succeed

August 28, 2025

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College of Information Sciences and Technology welcomes 11 new faculty members

August 21, 2025

group of nine adults wearing business attire in conference room

IST makes a statement on AI education at national computing conference

August 19, 2025

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Three IST students among 50 new Department of Defense cyber scholars

August 01, 2025

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IST student embraces personal challenges to define her college experience

July 28, 2025

IST student earns first place in national cybersecurity competition

July 25, 2025

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College of IST names student marshal for summer 2025 commencement

July 24, 2025

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Computer science grad makes $1 million estate commitment to the College of IST

July 14, 2025

Q&A: Improving how blind and low-vision people navigate deepfakes

June 30, 2025

Penn State University Park campus building in spring

IST cybersecurity graduate named RSA Conference Security Scholar

June 16, 2025

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College of IST participates in State College Pride Parade

June 09, 2025

red brick and glass campus building with spring blossoms in foreground

IST announces new information technology ethics and compliance major

May 05, 2025

Scholar and entrepreneur alumnus to speak at IST commencement

April 29, 2025

fingers hover over lighted laptop keyboard

Competition shows not all exam questions can be correctly answered using AI

April 25, 2025

campus building of red brick and glass

College of IST awards seed grants to six research projects

April 22, 2025

headshots of fair-haired person in suit and dark-haired person in casual attire

College of IST names student marshals for spring 2025 commencement

April 04, 2025

three young adults in business attired

App to connect dancers with partners and resources wins IdeaMakers Challenge

March 27, 2025

Student cybersecurity organization to host national Capture the Flag competition

March 23, 2025

National intelligence expert William Parquette retires from the College of IST

March 23, 2025

brick and glass campus building at dusk

IST announces new major in artificial intelligence, enrolling for fall 2025

March 05, 2025

seated person wearing navy business suit

Decorated Marine Corps pilot retires from the College of IST

February 28, 2025

two people display award plaque at event

Moravia Health president receives IST’s first Dean’s Alumni Excellence Award

February 19, 2025

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'Be You in Tech' Summit celebrates authenticity, diversity

February 06, 2025

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college scholarship recipient and donor

IST alumnus pays forward the support that shaped his Penn State experience

October 21, 2026

large group of people in navy blue on conference stage

IST students build connections, leadership skills at BLK Men in Tech conference

October 20, 2026

group of award recipients

IST's Shared Impact Gala celebrates donors, alumni and scholars

October 19, 2026

three people hold giant checks

College of IST announces winners of first 'AI in Research Symposium'

October 06, 2026

concept of teaching artificial intelligence

Contest invites examples of innovative use of AI in research

October 05, 2026

group of college students wearing matching t-shirts at a conference

IST celebrates diversity in tech at annual Tapia Conference

October 01, 2026

daughter, mother, father, and son with front door in background

Photo Gallery: A Penn State family tradition, four generations strong

September 22, 2026

a group of college students pose in front of stockholm city hall

IST students travel to Europe to gain a global perspective on national security

September 03, 2026

Drone shot of Westgate Building at Penn State

College of Information Sciences and Technology welcomes six new faculty members

August 26, 2026

teacher helps brownie girl scout make beaded bracelet

In photos: IST brings hands-on STEM experiences to thousands of Girl Scouts

July 31, 2026

In video and photos: IST students share summer internship experiences

July 21, 2026

college professor with dark hair and suit jacket in glass and brick campus building

Guoray Cai named Dewey Walker Professor in Information Sciences and Technology

July 01, 2026

person wearing black dress next to georgetown university law center statue

IST student connects STEM and social justice during Maymester experience

June 30, 2026

expansive glass and red brick campus building

College of IST awards seed grants to five research projects

June 23, 2026

professor in blue suit poses next to Fulbright Hungary sign

IST faculty member completes Fulbright experience in Hungary

June 17, 2026

dark-haired person in blue sweater stands with arms crossed in front of winder

Dongwon Lee named Frymoyer Chair in IST

June 05, 2026

visualization of decentralized governance with interconnected communities and shared digital decision-making

Democratic approach to challenge, improve AI tools

May 13, 2026

person in blue sweater with windows in background

IST faculty member awarded fellowship to study claim-making and fact-checking

May 12, 2026

expansive glass and red brick campus building

Industry experts join IST Dean’s Advisory Board

April 24, 2026

elderly person with blonde hair and glasses with trees in background

‘Godmother of Silicon Valley’ Esther Wojcicki to speak at IST commencement

April 24, 2026

college students in blue caps and gowns applaud at commencement ceremony

College of IST names eight student marshals for spring 2026 commencement

April 22, 2026

person with light brown hair and glasses wearing bright top

IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host health informatics expert on April 20

April 06, 2026

three people holding giant check

App to prevent misuse of personal imagery wins top prize in IdeaMakers Challenge

March 30, 2026

person with brown hair wearing striped top

IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host digital communication expert on April 9

March 24, 2026

A man wearing a blue shirt and black jacket stands in front of a tan brick wall.

Finishing the marathon: How one Penn State student persevered to earn his degree

March 18, 2026

Closeup of a persons hands typing on a laptop and holding a pen

'Teach-a-thon' contest identifies best uses of artificial intelligence in teaching

March 06, 2026

three people wearing business casual stand at the foot of a staircase

IST names Cai, Huang and Lee to lead college’s first academic departments

March 05, 2026

group of eleven adults wearing penn state gear stand in two rows

IST, engineering students competing in global Amazon Nova AI Challenge

February 18, 2026

The Nittany Lion Shrine with a light dusting of snow on top.

Top student teams awarded funding to move to next phase of Nittany AI Challenge

February 04, 2026

large group photo

‘Be You in Tech’ Summit celebrates 5 years of inspiration and innovation

January 23, 2026

IST researchers well-represented at international AI conference

December 19, 2025

standing rows of people in holiday attire at event

IST recognizes faculty and staff at annual awards ceremony

December 18, 2025

smiling person with long dark hair against backdrop of sunlit trees

College of IST names student marshal for fall 2025 commencement

December 03, 2025

IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host security and privacy expert on Dec. 3

November 21, 2025

group of college students at honor society ceremony

IST announces inductees to the Sword & Shield honor society

November 21, 2025

group of college students inside a bus station

IST students attend world’s largest gathering of women in tech

November 12, 2025

three people in business attire

Graduates honored at College of IST Alumni Symposium and Awards Ceremony

October 21, 2025

laptop login screen

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Q&A: Why pay attention to cybersecurity?

October 21, 2025

group of people stand in a line on stage at conference

BLK Men in Tech organization honored as collegiate chapter of the year

October 09, 2025

computer screen of mysterious code blocking access

Student cybersecurity organization hosts first alternate reality game

September 22, 2025

two Penn State students share laptop

National Day of Civic Hacking is Sept. 18

September 17, 2025

slide displays two researcher headshots and lecture titles

IST announces Research Talks series for fall 2025 semester

September 04, 2025

brick and glass campus building in background with summer flowers in foreground

IST receives $1.5 million grant to educate future AI+cybersecurity leaders

September 02, 2025

college professor with dark hair and glasses speaks to class

Tailoring teaching design to help more students succeed

August 28, 2025

11 college professors outside campus building

College of Information Sciences and Technology welcomes 11 new faculty members

August 21, 2025

group of nine adults wearing business attire in conference room

IST makes a statement on AI education at national computing conference

August 19, 2025

westgate building at penn state university park campus in summer

Three IST students among 50 new Department of Defense cyber scholars

August 01, 2025

young adult stands in front of large ship against alaska skyline

IST student embraces personal challenges to define her college experience

July 28, 2025

IST student earns first place in national cybersecurity competition

July 25, 2025

fair-haired person in white shirt and blue sportcoat stands with arms folded

College of IST names student marshal for summer 2025 commencement

July 24, 2025

couple poses next to penn state lion statue at night

Computer science grad makes $1 million estate commitment to the College of IST

July 14, 2025

Q&A: Improving how blind and low-vision people navigate deepfakes

June 30, 2025

Penn State University Park campus building in spring

IST cybersecurity graduate named RSA Conference Security Scholar

June 16, 2025

marchers in a downtown pride parade

College of IST participates in State College Pride Parade

June 09, 2025

red brick and glass campus building with spring blossoms in foreground

IST announces new information technology ethics and compliance major

May 05, 2025

Scholar and entrepreneur alumnus to speak at IST commencement

April 29, 2025

fingers hover over lighted laptop keyboard

Competition shows not all exam questions can be correctly answered using AI

April 25, 2025

campus building of red brick and glass

College of IST awards seed grants to six research projects

April 22, 2025

headshots of fair-haired person in suit and dark-haired person in casual attire

College of IST names student marshals for spring 2025 commencement

April 04, 2025

three young adults in business attired

App to connect dancers with partners and resources wins IdeaMakers Challenge

March 27, 2025

Student cybersecurity organization to host national Capture the Flag competition

March 23, 2025

National intelligence expert William Parquette retires from the College of IST

March 23, 2025

brick and glass campus building at dusk

IST announces new major in artificial intelligence, enrolling for fall 2025

March 05, 2025

seated person wearing navy business suit

Decorated Marine Corps pilot retires from the College of IST

February 28, 2025

two people display award plaque at event

Moravia Health president receives IST’s first Dean’s Alumni Excellence Award

February 19, 2025

large group of college students at conference

'Be You in Tech' Summit celebrates authenticity, diversity

February 06, 2025

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