We are excited to recognize the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences scholarship students for the 2025-26 academic year. These talented students, hailing from diverse backgrounds and pursuing various academic and research interests, exemplify the values of perseverance, innovation, and dedication.
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Career Advice: Top tech employers share how to get an internship
During September’s career fair, CDIS spoke with 12 tech employers to learn how students can stand out — and land jobs — at top companies.
A sign to climb: Celebrating the opening of UW’s Morgridge Hall
The School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences celebrates the Ribbon Cutting of its new home, Morgridge Hall.
Computer Sciences undergraduate program now ranked #9 among public universities
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked among the top 40 institutions in the country for undergraduate education for the fourth consecutive year, according to the 2026 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings. …
Meet the Winners of the Morgridge Hall Sticker Competition
To celebrate the opening of Morgridge Hall, the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences launched a campus-wide sticker competition in early June. Centered around the theme Home Sweet Home, the competition invited students to …
What Morgridge Hall means for CDIS, the university and the state
Morgridge Hall is more than a building–it is a promise. A promise to the students who will shape the next generation of technology and society. A promise to the researchers tackling challenges that transcend disciplines and borders. A promise to Wisconsin that the benefits of the digital age will be shared widely and wisely.
Preparing Students for the AI Era: CDIS and OpenAI Launch SAIL
As AI continues to reshape the global job market, universities are developing new programs to help students navigate the changing landscape. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS)launched forward-looking initiative, supported by OpenAI, designed to prepare students to lead in the AI era.
Catalysts of change: How CDIS partnerships are shaping what’s next
At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) is doing more than advancing research and education in computing, data, and information — it’s forging powerful partnerships that are transforming how work is done across campus and throughout Wisconsin.
Morgridge Hall Progress Update — July 2025
We are thrilled to wrap up construction on Morgridge Hall. This is a significant milestone and the first step towards opening our doors to students, staff, faculty, and beyond. When construction is projected to be completed in early July, the next steps are to pass inspection and prepare to move faculty and staff into the building later this summer.
Two CDIS assistant professors receive L&S Distinguished Honors Faculty Awards
Two CDIS assistant professors—Kris Sankaran of the Department of Statistics and Jacob Thebault-Spieker of the Information School—have received the 2025 College of Letters & Science (L&S) Distinguished Honors Faculty Award for the significant positive impact …