Morgridge Hall
The new home of computing on campus
Opened in 2025, Morgridge Hall is home to the brand new College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (CAI). A hub of innovation on campus, this is where students, faculty, researchers, and industry partners come together in pursuit of the Wisconsin Idea.
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.
Address:
Morgridge Hall
1205 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53706

LEED Platinum
The greenest academic building on campus.
$267 million
The largest privately funded building in the UW’s history.
Opened 2025
Supporting the future of computing at UW–Madison.

Student life in Morgridge Hall
Visit Morgridge Hall

Ground Truth Café
Located on the first floor of Morgridge Hall, Ground Truth offers coffee, tea, sandwiches, salads, and more.
Fall Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Fri: 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- Sat-Sun: Closed
Latest from Morgridge Hall

Events
September
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September 10
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September 10Software Training for Students: Set-Up ClinicGet help downloading essential software.1:00 PM, 2564 Morgridge Hall
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September 10CAI Student Welcome & Ice Cream SocialWelcoming CAI students the Wisconsin way.1:00 PM, 1st Floor Courtyard, Morgridge Hall
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September 10Distinguished Lecture: CONNECTIVITY is a thing, is THE thingSpeaker: Bob Metcalfe, Turing Laureate, Engineer-Entrepreneur (now Research Affiliate), MIT, Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL).
News
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UW-Madison innovates, collaborates to meet AI challenges
As Wisconsin’s business leaders grapple with AI, UW researchers and educators are finding innovative solutions.
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Tribal libraries program poised to expand and deepen partnerships with Native nations
After winning a 2026 Reilly-Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Grant, the iSchool’s Tribal Libraries, Archives & Museums (TLAM) program is stronger than ever.
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ACM president: New college will make UW–Madison “even more amazing”
Responsible AI will require close collaboration with “the entire spectrum of humanities and social scientists,” says ACM president. That’s where the UW’s newest college comes in.
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Honoring the 2026 Distinguished Achievement Award winners
Eight leaders in the fields of computer, data, and information sciences were recognized during the second annual Distinguished Achievement Awards hosted by the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence.
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