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Inside MadHacks: The Midwest’s premier hackathon
For 24 intense hours on November 22–23, Morgridge Hall turned into a hub of caffeinated creativity as MadHacks 2025 drew over 400 participants from across the country — the largest turnout in the event’s history. For the first time, the student-run hackathon took place in the School of Computer, Data & Information Science’s new home, Morgridge Hall.
Inaugural World Usability Day celebration reaches across campus
The School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences hosted its inaugural World Usability Day celebration, where the global movement for accessibility and human-centered design turned interactive at Morgridge Hall.
2025 in Photos
Explore our favorite moments from the past year in pictures below—just a glimpse of everything that made 2025 unforgettable at CDIS.
Celebrating Winter 2025 CDIS graduates
We are excited to congratulate the hundreds of new graduates of the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) this December.
UX Professor of Practice Leah Ujda Talks UX with the New York Times
UX Professor of Practice Leah Ujda weighs in on Instagram user experience (and that divisive repost button) with the New York Times.
UW Board of Regents approves UW–Madison proposal to create College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
The new college will build upon the university’s strengths in computer, data, library and information sciences and statistics.
Inaugural Long Night Against Procrastination event draws students from across campus
The University of Wisconsin–Madison regularly hosts events, like the recent Long Night Against Procrastination at Morgridge Hall, to support students’ academic and mental well-being with snacks, self-care breaks and even cuddly therapy dogs.
Collaboration with Microsoft and TitletownTech will accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery
Partnering with Microsoft through the Discovery Platform opens up exciting new possibilities — not just for computing, but across the full spectrum of scientific inquiry. — CDIS Director Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau.
CDIS Celebrates 2025-26 Scholarship Winners
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.