A Hub for Collaboration and Discovery
Morgridge Hall is home to the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) at UW-Madison, bringing together the departments of Computer Science, Statistics, and the Information School alongside Biostatistics & Medical Informatics, the Data Science Institute, and the Center for High Throughput Computing. Strategically located in the heart of campus, this state-of-the-art facility unites students, faculty, and researchers under one roof, fostering an environment where the intersection of technology and humanity drives solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
Impact of Morgridge Hall
Advance Cutting-Edge Research
Equipped with innovative teaching and research labs, the facility will serve as a central hub for data science research across campus, amplifying cross-disciplinary strengths in medicine, engineering, agriculture, and business.
Enhance Learning
Flexible classrooms, open study spaces, and advanced digital tools will accommodate UW-Madison’s largest and fastest-growing majors—Computer Science and Data Science—while expanding access to cutting-edge technical training.
Foster Collaboration
Designed around thematic areas rather than traditional departmental boundaries, the building encourages intellectual collisions, sparking ideas and partnerships that transcend disciplines.
Promote Accessibility and Outreach
With dedicated spaces for community engagement, and industry collaboration, Morgridge Hall will serve as a beacon of knowledge and collaboration for high-tech innovation in Wisconsin and beyond.
Meeting Tomorrow’s Needs Today
The construction of Morgridge Hall represents a $267 million investment, funded entirely through private resources. As the largest privately funded academic building in UW-Madison’s history, it reflects the university’s commitment to building a sustainable, innovative future for computing, data, and information sciences. By attracting top talent and advancing research, the facility strengthens Wisconsin’s workforce, supports industry growth, and contributes to the state’s long-term economic vitality.
Honoring John and Tashia Morgridge
Morgridge Hall is named in recognition of John and Tashia Morgridge, whose generosity and vision have shaped the future of UW–Madison. Their extraordinary commitment — including a landmark $140 million gift, with $50 million dedicated to inspiring additional donor support — made this building possible.
Lifelong champions of education, the Morgridges have invested deeply in the university’s mission to advance knowledge and serve Wisconsin. Their gift ensures that students, faculty, and researchers have a place to collaborate, innovate, and address the challenges of our time.
Morgridge Hall stands as both a state-of-the-art facility and a lasting symbol of the Morgridges’ belief in the power of education to transform lives and strengthen communities across Wisconsin and beyond.