University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Announces the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science | The Grainger College of Engineering
“At Illinois, the power of interdisciplinary and collaborative work is on full display in the way we approach research activity and educational delivery for computing and data science,” said Chancellor Robert J. Jones. “The establishment of the Siebel School of Computing & Data Science through this generous gift from Mr. Siebel will enable us to continue shaping the future of technology and preparing students for success in a digital world.”
“The tremendous support from Mr. Siebel has provided yet another opportunity for the computing and data science community throughout our campus to thrive,” said Nancy M. Amato, Computer Science Department Head and Abel Bliss Professor of Engineering. “Our students and faculty have already played a part in such exciting developments as the first modern web browser, PayPal, YouTube, Siebel Systems, C3 AI and Yelp. And we will continue pursuing innovation in this field at every turn.
“We are also very proud of providing new and more accessible ways for deserving students to find their path into computing education.”
The new school will focus on further advancing frontiers at the intersections of computing and data science; an effort that is already well established through the university’s deep history of computing innovation. The Siebel School of Computing & Data Science is pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.
About the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a world-renowned public research university, dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and public engagement. With a legacy of innovation spanning more than a century, the university continues to push the boundaries of knowledge and make a lasting impact on society.
About Thomas M. Siebel
Mr. Siebel is an alumnus of the University of Illinois-Urbana (BA, MBA, MS) and is the CEO of C3 AI (NYSE: AI), a leading Enterprise AI application software company.
