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. What was once an idea is finally a reality and we are excited to welcome students this fall.
Morgridge Hall Construction Photos- June 2025
Project Milestones
- Construction is projected to wrap up in early July, then Morgridge Hall will move into the inspection phase.
Construction progress
- There has been 750,000 hours of self-performed work, including concrete, steel, carpentry and exterior cladding.
- 4,373 pieces of structural steel were erected.
- Over 1,000 tons of rebar and 24,000 cubic yards of concrete were installed.
- At peak, there were 330 trades people on-site.
- Interior and exterior art installation will begin in mid-July.
Highlight on Art
Art at Morgridge Hall reflects the building’s deep connection to Wisconsin, with works featured both inside and out. Many of these pieces celebrate the state’s culture, landscape, and innovation and will be installed throughout the building and surrounding spaces in July.
Ghost Forest
Created by Seattle-based sculpture artist, Clayton Binkley, Ghost Forest will be located in the area outside of the northeast entrance, visible from University Avenue and Charter Street. Binkley’s Ghost Forest was selected for its connection to the natural landscape of Southern Wisconsin and our campus, particularly to the flora of the area and its use of organic shapes and materials.
Ode to A Prairie and Prairie Plant Studies
Amanda McCavour’s work, Ode to a Prairie will hang from the ceiling on the first floor and Prairie Plant Studies will hang on the wall on the first floor across from Hello World Auditorium. Based in Toronto, McCavour works with fabric and stitching to create embroidered installations of native Wisconsin flora and fauna. She was inspired by the native plant specimens held in the Wisconsin State Herabrium and the botanical works from the Chazen’s collection and is an homage to the wild prairies of the Midwest.
Wisconsin Wall Coverings
Scattered throughout different floors of the building are various wallpapers inspired by the landmarks, sights, and nature of Wisconsin. Each floor’s wallpapers are inspired by a different region of Wisconsin, and each design is inspired by a landmark, sight, or natural feature of that region. The wallpaper shown above is inspired by the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in northwest Wisconsin.
Morgridge Hall Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
Join us on Friday, September 26 to celebrate the opening of Morgridge Hall, the new home of the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences. This event marks an exciting new chapter for CDIS—bringing together alumni, donors, faculty, and community members to honor a space that will spark collaboration, drive research, and shape the future of technology. Registration and full schedule to come.