UW Regents Approve UW–Madison College of Computing and AI

Overview

• The Board of Regents vote authorizes UW–Madison to start formal planning and campus consultations for the new college.
• The university targets an operational launch on July 1, 2026, with an official announcement expected in spring 2026.
• The college will build on the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences and consolidate Computer Sciences, the Information School, and Statistics.
• Campus leaders will finalize the structure, conduct a search for the inaugural dean, and develop a transition plan in the coming months.
• UW–Madison cites surging demand and goals that include talent pipelines, research partnerships, and statewide outreach, with leaders emphasizing interdisciplinary integration across fields.