11 Apr UW–Madison to name new Computer, Data & Information Sciences building for John and Tashia Morgridge
UW–Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge have led the way for the construction of Morgridge Hall with their gift of $140 million that includes a $50 million challenge grant to inspire other donors. Their namesake building is poised to become a hub of learning, creativity, innovation and discovery, and it represents a bold investment in the future of computing, data and information sciences at UW–Madison. Photo: Jeff Miller
For the first time, a University of Wisconsin–Madison building will bear the name of John and Tashia Morgridge, alumni and visionary partners to UW–Madison, who have for decades made significant contributions to the university, beginning with a humble $10 gift in the 1960s. With the recommendation of university leaders and the approval of the Board of Regents, the new, state-of-the-art School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences building will be named Morgridge Hall.
The School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences represents a forward-thinking collaboration focused on the intersection of technology and humanity. The Morgridges’ gift of $140 million, including a $50 million challenge grant that inspired gifts from additional donors, has been instrumental in bringing Morgridge Hall to fruition.
The building is slated to open in 2025 and will feature modern classrooms and research facilities, collaborative spaces and a commitment to sustainability. Morgridge Hall is poised to become a hub of creativity, innovation and discovery and represents a bold investment in the future of computing, data and information sciences at UW–Madison.
The $260 million building is the largest privately funded project in UW’s history, and their remarkable generosity underscores the Morgridges’ deep commitment to advancing education, research and community engagement.
“Tashia and I owe a debt of gratitude to those who made our education possible,” John Morgridge says. “Our investment in CDIS is our way of paying it forward to ensure that future generations have the same opportunities we did.”