CDIS Director to be inaugural dean of College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
CDIS Director to be inaugural dean of College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
Publish Date: 2026-04-27 19:42:00
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- The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced that computer science professor Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau will become the first dean of the newly established College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence (CAI), starting July 1.
- Arpaci-Dusseau is currently leading the School of Computer, Data and Information Sciences (CDIS) which overlaps with CAI programs to be fully operational in 2027-28.
- A national dean search involving community input will begin in 2028 to identify a dean for CAI’s future growth after Arpaci-Dusseau’s initial appointment.
- The College of Computing and AI, created by the Universities of Wisconsin System Board of Regents in December, is the first academic division formed at UW-Madison since 1983.
- The new college aims to expand its offerings by recruiting 50 new faculty and establishing additional AI-related programs, certificates, majors, and courses.
- CAI intends to focus on ethical and philosophical discussions related to technology, while preparing students for a future where computing and AI bring benefits to all.
- CAI, which will comprise top-earning majors like computer science and data science, expects significant support from private donors amounting to $100 million, alongside UW-Madison’s committed $50 million annual contribution.
- Arpaci-Dusseau has played a key role in establishing CAI since 2024 and emphasizes the university’s responsibility to innovate thoughtfully and ethically.
