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Dongwon Lee named Frymoyer Chair in IST

June 05, 2026

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Four researchers win data harmonization competition

June 01, 2026

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IST researcher elected president of global intelligent systems foundation

May 29, 2026

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Calling Doctor GPT: AI responses to healthcare queries are nearly 76% accurate

May 28, 2026

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Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — May 21

May 21, 2026

Five faculty named Big Ten Academic Alliance Department Executive Officer Fellows

May 21, 2026

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Penn State Harrisburg adds AI methods and applications degree for fall 2026

May 14, 2026

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Democratic approach to challenge, improve AI tools

May 13, 2026

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Heard on Campus: Experiential learning a ‘high-impact practice’ tied to student success

May 12, 2026

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

May 12, 2026

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Penn State York student earns award for dental materials research

May 08, 2026

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AI and the Economy Initiative to host second workshop

May 07, 2026

Vasant Honavar named vice provost for artificial intelligence at Penn State

May 05, 2026

Rosalie Ocker teaches a class in front of a large screen

Assessment boosts student learning in IST's Enterprise Technology Integration program

May 04, 2026

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Penn State team takes first in Deloitte’s National Undergraduate Case Competition

May 01, 2026

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Technology helps observers understand how iconic artworks were created

May 01, 2026

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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 30

April 30, 2026

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33 faculty members earn Opportunity Grant Awards

April 29, 2026

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IST faculty member Aron Laszka receives 2026 NSF CAREER Award

April 29, 2026

Four Smeal students hold a faux first-place check for $2,500, surrounded by adult judges of the Ives AI Innovation Case Competition

Penn State Smeal AI case competition shows leap from ideas to working prototypes

April 28, 2026

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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

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College of IST names eight student marshals for spring 2026 commencement

April 22, 2026

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Penn State Harrisburg advances regional artificial intelligence leadership

April 22, 2026

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Student teams win cash awards for their AI solutions in the Nittany AI Challenge

April 17, 2026

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Prompt coaching tool raises user awareness of bias in generative AI systems

April 16, 2026

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IST announces winners of David and Kathy Hozza Learning Assistant Award

April 15, 2026

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Communication, Science & Society Initiative awards four interdisciplinary grants

April 13, 2026

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Penn State signs MOU with Indian AI Research Organization

April 10, 2026

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Thirty-one graduate students receive awards at the 2026 Graduate Exhibition

April 09, 2026

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

April 06, 2026

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Workshop to discuss AI’s transformative impact on the economy, society

April 02, 2026

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Q&A: How will policy shape the future of AI in Pennsylvania?

March 31, 2026

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Nittany AI students designing AI solutions to improve Physical Plant processes

March 30, 2026

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

March 30, 2026

Four students stand on a stage in front of Inc.U signage, students hold up three different oversized checks

Student startups win funding in Invent Penn State Inc.U Competition

March 30, 2026

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Student, staff volunteers spend spring break serving Pennsylvania communities

March 27, 2026

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Social Science Research Institute awards AI seed grants

March 27, 2026

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

March 24, 2026

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IST faculty member named to inaugural cohort of national AI education fellows

March 18, 2026

Penn State students can now apply to IBM co-op program for summer 2026 positions

March 18, 2026

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

March 18, 2026

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AI-powered chatbots can become too agreeable over time, researchers report

March 18, 2026

Sci-fi author Ted Chiang to give 2026 Richard B. Lippin Lecture in Ethics

March 17, 2026

Tricia Hart, the winner of Penn State's 2024-25 Three Minute Thesis competition, presenting during the final round of the competition

Stage is set for final round of Three Minute Thesis competition on March 28

March 16, 2026

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IST researcher earns Best Paper Award for student mentorship framework

March 12, 2026

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Harrisburg joins national initiative to improve student success in computing

March 09, 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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Chatbots overemphasize sociodemographic stereotypes, researchers report

February 26, 2026

Three individuals stand holding oversized check made out to JoyTac

Register to watch students pitch their startups at the Inc.U competition

February 23, 2026

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IST, engineering students competing in global Amazon Nova AI Challenge

February 18, 2026

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IST graduate encourages student mentorship: ‘Find another you’

February 16, 2026

Fred Aebli sitting, with a crystal award plaque on the table next to him

IT instructor earns best in track at international conference

February 13, 2026

Two students to represent Penn State World Campus at THON 2026

February 12, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Feb. 10

February 10, 2026

Fox Graduate School names finalists for 2025-26 Three Minute Thesis competition

February 05, 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

The Nittany Lion mascot

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

January 28, 2026

Heidi Biggs has shoulder-length hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt with a decorative collar pin.

Biggs talk to share creative approaches to environmental data visualization

January 27, 2026

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

January 27, 2026

Graduate student points to her poster while speaking with a judge at the 2025 Graduate Exhibition

Graduate students invited to register for 2026 Graduate Exhibition

January 27, 2026

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

January 23, 2026

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To explain or not? Need for AI transparency depends on user expectation

January 21, 2026

Center for Socially Responsible AI awards seed funding to seven diverse projects

January 14, 2026

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Alumna takes advantage of matching opportunities to create new scholarship

January 12, 2026

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

Dongwon Lee named Frymoyer Chair in IST

June 05, 2026

Big data visualization with blue lines.

Four researchers win data harmonization competition

June 01, 2026

bald person with beard and glasses

IST researcher elected president of global intelligent systems foundation

May 29, 2026

A close up of a doctor holding a smartphone next to a laptop

Calling Doctor GPT: AI responses to healthcare queries are nearly 76% accurate

May 28, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — May 21

May 21, 2026

Five faculty named Big Ten Academic Alliance Department Executive Officer Fellows

May 21, 2026

Hands type at a keyboard, other technology images are overlaid

Penn State Harrisburg adds AI methods and applications degree for fall 2026

May 14, 2026

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

Democratic approach to challenge, improve AI tools

May 13, 2026

Seven individuals wearing suits pose for the camera

Heard on Campus: Experiential learning a ‘high-impact practice’ tied to student success

May 12, 2026

person in blue sweater with windows in background

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

May 12, 2026

A student and college professor stand together holding and award in front of a statue on a campus

Penn State York student earns award for dental materials research

May 08, 2026

A ground-up shot of the Old Main bell tower with green leaves in the foreground and a blue sky in the background

AI and the Economy Initiative to host second workshop

May 07, 2026

Vasant Honavar named vice provost for artificial intelligence at Penn State

May 05, 2026

Rosalie Ocker teaches a class in front of a large screen

Assessment boosts student learning in IST's Enterprise Technology Integration program

May 04, 2026

A male student and three female students hold a trophy as an adult male stands to their left.

Penn State team takes first in Deloitte’s National Undergraduate Case Competition

May 01, 2026

Three Impressionist paintings in a row

Technology helps observers understand how iconic artworks were created

May 01, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 30

April 30, 2026

Old Main at University Park campus with a green lawn and an American flag nearby

33 faculty members earn Opportunity Grant Awards

April 29, 2026

person with short dark hair and beard in woold coat with city skyline in background

IST faculty member Aron Laszka receives 2026 NSF CAREER Award

April 29, 2026

Four Smeal students hold a faux first-place check for $2,500, surrounded by adult judges of the Ives AI Innovation Case Competition

Penn State Smeal AI case competition shows leap from ideas to working prototypes

April 28, 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

Hands typing on a laptop with computing graphics

Penn State Harrisburg advances regional artificial intelligence leadership

April 22, 2026

three college students in suits hold giant check

Student teams win cash awards for their AI solutions in the Nittany AI Challenge

April 17, 2026

An AI-generated image of a radiant Black woman, with people in the blurred background

Prompt coaching tool raises user awareness of bias in generative AI systems

April 16, 2026

four college students display award certificates

IST announces winners of David and Kathy Hozza Learning Assistant Award

April 15, 2026

Old main with trees in shadows

Communication, Science & Society Initiative awards four interdisciplinary grants

April 13, 2026

person at AI summit in India

Penn State signs MOU with Indian AI Research Organization

April 10, 2026

Nittany Lion mascot standing with two students at the 2026 Graduate Exhibition poster session

Thirty-one graduate students receive awards at the 2026 Graduate Exhibition

April 09, 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

Purple tulips in front of Old Main, with a dark cloudy sky in the background

Workshop to discuss AI’s transformative impact on the economy, society

April 02, 2026

a portrait of Jae Wan Ahn

Q&A: How will policy shape the future of AI in Pennsylvania?

March 31, 2026

Aerial view of the Penn State University Park campus with Old Main most prominently shown

Nittany AI students designing AI solutions to improve Physical Plant processes

March 30, 2026

three people holding giant check

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

March 30, 2026

Four students stand on a stage in front of Inc.U signage, students hold up three different oversized checks

Student startups win funding in Invent Penn State Inc.U Competition

March 30, 2026

Students standing outside in front of a box truck with the words Families Matter Food Pantry printed on the side of it.

Student, staff volunteers spend spring break serving Pennsylvania communities

March 27, 2026

AI icons with hands and technology

Social Science Research Institute awards AI seed grants

March 27, 2026

person with brown hair wearing striped top

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

March 24, 2026

person wearing business attire and glasses in front of window

IST faculty member named to inaugural cohort of national AI education fellows

March 18, 2026

Penn State students can now apply to IBM co-op program for summer 2026 positions

March 18, 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

laptop screen showing chatbot brands

AI-powered chatbots can become too agreeable over time, researchers report

March 18, 2026

Sci-fi author Ted Chiang to give 2026 Richard B. Lippin Lecture in Ethics

March 17, 2026

Tricia Hart, the winner of Penn State's 2024-25 Three Minute Thesis competition, presenting during the final round of the competition

Stage is set for final round of Three Minute Thesis competition on March 28

March 16, 2026

smiling person with long dark hair at computing conference

IST researcher earns Best Paper Award for student mentorship framework

March 12, 2026

Hands type at a keyboard, other technology images are overlaid

Harrisburg joins national initiative to improve student success in computing

March 09, 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

hands typing on laptop

Chatbots overemphasize sociodemographic stereotypes, researchers report

February 26, 2026

Three individuals stand holding oversized check made out to JoyTac

Register to watch students pitch their startups at the Inc.U competition

February 23, 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

two dark-haired people stand on bridge leading to campus building

IST graduate encourages student mentorship: ‘Find another you’

February 16, 2026

Fred Aebli sitting, with a crystal award plaque on the table next to him

IT instructor earns best in track at international conference

February 13, 2026

Two students to represent Penn State World Campus at THON 2026

February 12, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Feb. 10

February 10, 2026

Fox Graduate School names finalists for 2025-26 Three Minute Thesis competition

February 05, 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

The Nittany Lion mascot

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

January 28, 2026

Heidi Biggs has shoulder-length hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt with a decorative collar pin.

Biggs talk to share creative approaches to environmental data visualization

January 27, 2026

Three people holding signs standing in front of a Penn State photo background.

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

January 27, 2026

Graduate student points to her poster while speaking with a judge at the 2025 Graduate Exhibition

Graduate students invited to register for 2026 Graduate Exhibition

January 27, 2026

large group photo

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

January 23, 2026

Screengrab of smartmatch.com results page

To explain or not? Need for AI transparency depends on user expectation

January 21, 2026

Center for Socially Responsible AI awards seed funding to seven diverse projects

January 14, 2026

couple in formal attire on golf green with pond and bright sky in background

Alumna takes advantage of matching opportunities to create new scholarship

January 12, 2026

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