University of Wisconsin–Madison

Author: rrobey

UW–Madison announces founding dean, major investment in College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence

$100 million in philanthropic support and a significant campus investment, including 50 new faculty positions, will support research, education and innovation.

University Of Wisconsin Receives $100 Million For Its New AI College

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has received $100 million in private gift commitments for its new College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence, which is set to launch on July 1, 2026.

These AI Whiz Kids Dropped Out of College and Got Investors to Pay Their Bills

Wall Street Journal — Venture capitalists are covering rent while dropouts from Harvard to Stanford chase their startup dreams.

Opening the door to quantum computing

Computer scientists implement a new approach for introducing quantum computing to students, one that breaks through traditional barriers to learning. 

AI is growing. Universities of Wisconsin wants to help you understand it.

Wisconsin Public Radio — UW’s new College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence will help navigate the AI boom.

An uncommon space at the heart of campus

Students across the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (CAI) power the Rebecca M. Blank Student Commons, a hub of learning and collaboration in Morgridge Hall.

From the lab to the NICU: Pioneering contactless health monitoring

A team of UW–Madison computer scientists designed a new, contactless health monitoring system, paving the way for safer, more comfortable patient care.

Inside MadHacks: The Midwest’s premier hackathon

During an intense overnight hackathon in Morgridge Hall, over 400 participants from across the country challenged themselves to solve real-world problems under serious time pressure.

Inaugural World Usability Day celebration reaches across campus

Morgridge Hall hosted an inaugural World Usability Day celebration, turning the global movement for accessibility and human-centered design into a day-long celebration.

It’s Not Just You. Users Struggle With the Instagram Repost Button

New York Times — The new repost option has led to consternation for some users.