News
Most recent
-
The future is now: College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence officially launches
UW–Madison’s first new college in more than four decades will explore and inform technological change for societal benefit.
-
Time to dig
To celebrate UW–Madison’s new College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Dean Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau digs deep into the technological moment around us.
-
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.
-
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.
-
With AI, field ecologists can finally keep up with environmental change
A new AI-driven data management tool designed by a computer scientist manages “universes” of data so researchers can predict and solve water quality issues.
-
Celebrating spring 2026 graduates
From healthcare research to building campus community, this year’s crop of CDIS graduates is as impressive and ambitious as ever. Here’s to the class of 2026.
-
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.
-
Artificial Intelligence by Wisconsin, for Wisconsin
UW–Madison researchers propose an inclusive artificial intelligence system, incorporating voices and perspectives from across Wisconsin.
-
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.
-
New research pinpoints early signs of Huntington’s disease
A collaboration with clinicians reveals Huntington’s years before symptoms begin. The same work may improve interventions for other neurological conditions, too.
-
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.
-
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.
-
UW Board of Regents approves UW–Madison proposal to create College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence
The new college will build upon the university’s strengths in computer, data, library and information sciences and statistics.
-
Career Advice: Top tech employers share how to get an internship
12 top tech recruiters share what they really look for. From soft skills to career fair strategy, here’s how CAI students can land internships at leading companies.
-
Leaders, alumni gather for grand opening of UW’s Morgridge Hall
In its first month open, the 343,000-square-foot building has quickly become a central hub for campus.
-
Morgridge Hall welcomes students for first day of fall semester
Almost as soon as construction was completed this summer, the new CDIS building quickly became a campus favorite for its natural light-filled spaces, abundant greenery, and reservable study rooms.
-
CDIS is shaping Wisconsin’s future, from democratizing computing to preserving tribal cultures
From outreach to research to consulting, CDIS works with partners near and far to advance knowledge and foster public good.