Advancing people and technology for the public good
From AI and cybersecurity to data privacy and information ethics, UW–Madison’s newly launched College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (CAI) brings together expertise across computing, data, and information to advance discovery, tackle complex challenges, and shape what comes next.
At a glance
$1.93B
UW–Madison ranks fifth nationally in university research expenditures
6,200+
Students enrolled across Computer Sciences, Data Science and Statistics, and the iSchool
$400M+
Philanthropic and institutional
investment to launch the college
About the college
EST. 2026
Welcome to the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence
As UW–Madison’s first new college in over forty years, CAI will explore and inform technological change for societal benefit.
Thu, nov. 12
World Usability Day
Celebrate accessible design and explore usability with campus groups, alumni, and Wisconsin businesses during this day-long event spanning expert panels, usability sessions, and more in Morgridge Hall.
Fri, Dec. 11
Scholarships at the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence
Apply to scholarships across (and beyond) the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence by Friday, December 11. Search for scholarships through the Wisconsin Scholarships Hub (WiSH).
Core Disciplines
Questions about studying here? Start with our FAQs, or contact us.
The Wisconsin Idea, in practice
Grounded in the Wisconsin Idea, we believe the benefits of education, research, and innovation should extend beyond the classroom and laboratory to create lasting impact for communities in Wisconsin and beyond.
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The UW’s AI Moment
The new College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence offers thoughtful leadership amid technological upheaval.
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Developing language technologies to help preserve Indigenous languages
Assistant Professor Jacqueline Brixey studies how technologies like artificial intelligence can support Indigenous language learning and revitalization.
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Behind Nobel-winning IceCube discoveries, decades of high-throughput computing
UW–Madison and Morgridge Institute researchers have supported Francis Halzen’s work long before IceCube existed — an exemplar of computing collaborations that have now contributed to four Nobel Prize-winning…
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New startup makes AI ‘show its work’ in healthcare settings
A new faculty-led start-up turns messy data into AI-ready building blocks, with implications for healthcare and beyond.
Latest from CAI
News
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The future she helped make possible: Remembering Tashia Morgridge
An educator, philanthropist, and champion of opportunity, Tashia Morgridge helped create a place where generations of students will learn, discover, and grow.
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Justin Hines named chief corporate relations officer for UW–Madison College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence
Hines brings nearly 20 years of experience in business development across the technology, marketing, consumer products, and education sectors.
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A rural school district lost nearly $100K in ‘cybercrime,’ 1 of dozens of attacks on Wisconsin schools this year
WPR — Dorothea Salo, teaching faculty in the iSchool, weighs in on the rise of cyberattacks on K-12 schools across Wisconsin and the nation.
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Can computing keep up with AI’s energy demands?
AI is reshaping everything, but behind it lies a rapidly growing network of data centers — and a need for computers that can do more with less energy.
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As AI advances, UW–Madison researchers tackle growing security challenges
Two leading cybersecurity researchers at UW–Madison joined hundreds of scientists in signing an open letter warning about the risks posed by increasingly capable AI systems.
Events
November
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November 12World Usability Day 2026Celebrate accessible design with the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence.12:00 AM, Morgridge Hall
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November 12Information FairBuild on what you learned during World Usability Day.
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November 12Crossroads of Ideas: Trusting the DataHow data informs science, policy, and everyday life7:00 PM, DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building
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November 13
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November 16Large Scale Computing with CHTCUW Research Software Engineer Community Tutorial Event1:00 PM, 5621 Morgridge Hall
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November 17Performance Criticality as a Foundation for CXL Memory ManagementPresented by Huaicheng Li, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Virginia Tech11:00 AM, 6618 Morgridge Hall
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November 17
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November 17
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November 17
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November 19AI in Academia Coffee Hour: What do we owe our graduate students?Campus ID (Wiscard) required for entrance into Memorial Library.
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November 19
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November 19
Recent happenings
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Connecting women in tech
In Morgridge Hall, a recent “Women in Tech & Innovation Night” gave students an evening of learning and connection.
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What’s a scholar, anyway?
A new peer discussion series invites campus community members to discuss pressing questions around scholarship in the age of artificial intelligence.
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Connecting research through data
Hosted at Morgridge Hall, the inaugural Data Impact Forum introduced researchers from across campus to the experts who put data to work.
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Big tech, bigger dreams
At the Fall Career Fair, student talent shines while networking with corporate recruiters and Wisconsin’s leading employers.
Explore CAI
Morgridge Hall
Address:
1205 University Ave
Madison, WI 53706
Fall Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Fri: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Sat: 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Sun: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Closed on game days.
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