Category: News

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.

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.

Morgridge Hall achieves LEED Platinum certification

The new home of the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence achieves the highest level of certification awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.

Morgridge Hall awarded AIA 2026 Merit Award for design excellence

The American Institute of Architects Wisconsin recognized Morgridge Hall with a 2026 Merit Award for design excellence, celebrating outstanding architecture.

Seven students receive College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence scholarships

Undergraduates from across the Departments of Computer Sciences, Statistics, and the Information School were named recipients in three scholarship programs.

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 efforts.

College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence co-leads College of Engineering initiative to advance embodied AI

Bilge Mutlu, the Stephen Wright Professor of Computer Sciences and a researcher in human-robot interaction, will co-lead the campus-wide research initiative.

Shannon Timm named chief advancement officer and chief of staff for UW–Madison College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence

As a close advisor to Founding Dean Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau, Timm will help set priorities, coordinate major initiatives, and connect work across the organization.

Jonathan Wolf named chief financial officer for UW–Madison College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence

Wolf will work with college and department leadership on budgeting, resource allocation and long-term financial planning as the college continues to grow.

Mike Swift named associate dean for academic affairs for UW–Madison College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence

A Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor of Computer Sciences, Swift will oversee the academic mission, including programs, admissions, career services, and beyond.