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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.
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What Morgridge Hall means for campus and the state
The privately funded $267 million facility is a launchpad for learning, discovery, and leadership across campus and the state.
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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.
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Researchers, policymakers gather to decode the future of AI
150 experts, legislators, and practitioners convened at Morgridge Hall for the inaugural AI Meets Society (AIMS) Symposium hosted by the Wisconsin AI Safety Initiative (WAISI).
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U.S. Cyber Command visit highlights UW–Madison’s leadership in cyber research and education
A delegation from the United States Cyber Command, responsible for national cyber defense, visited UW–Madison researchers in Morgridge Hall and beyond.
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Unsealing the ancient mysteries of the Herculaneum scrolls
A professor at the University of Kentucky–Lexington, Brent Seales MS’88, PhD’91 uses technology to “virtually unwrap” priceless scrolls thought to be lost over 2,000 years ago.
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CDIS Founding Director Tom Erickson steps down, Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau to lead
Effective January 2025, CDIS Founding Director Tom Erickson will step down as Computer Sciences Professor Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau assumes leadership.
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New CDIS building to be named Morgridge Hall for lead donors
Morgridge Hall will honor alumni and visionaries John and Tashia Morgridge, who have made significant contributions to the university since their first $10 gift in the 1960s.
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Leaders, alumni attend ceremonial groundbreaking of new CDIS building
Gov. Tony Evers, UW leaders, and others gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the new 350,000-square-foot facility.
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School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) adds three degree programs
Programs in Information Science, Data Science, and Data Engineering will help CDIS meet growing interest from employers and students.









