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 30
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September 30Excel 2: Advanced TechniquesHosted by Software Training for Students (STS).5:30 PM, 2538 Morgridge Hall
October
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October 1Resource Road Mapping with the CAI LibraryPart 2: Become a source Jedi.12:00 PM, 2556 Morgridge Hall
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October 1
News
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Morgridge Hall recognized for design excellence by AIA Wisconsin
The American Institute of Architects Wisconsin recognized Morgridge Hall, home of the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence, with a 2026 Merit Award for design excellence. The annual awards celebrate outstanding architecture.
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This university gave its computer science students a high-design home for the AI age
Fast Company — Morgridge Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a winner of Fast Company’s 2026 Innovation by Design Awards.
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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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