Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building

The Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building provides essential space to support the growth of both the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program, currently housed in the Bob & Betty Beyster Building on North Campus, and the School of Information (UMSI), which is relocating from Central Campus. By bringing these two programs together under one roof, the project enhances opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation.

Recognizing the rapid pace of technological change and the increasing demand for graduates in computing and information fields, the University of Michigan has strategically positioned itself as a leader in interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation. The co-location of the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and School of Information (UMSI) programs in the Leinweber Building addresses long-standing space constraints and fosters deeper collaboration across disciplines.

By uniting these two academic communities, the building removes barriers between like-minded faculty and students, eliminating the need to choose between these programs. This integration strengthens academic culture and fuels innovation in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, information privacy and security, and more.

The five-story, 163,000 square foot, building physically extends the Bob and Betty Beyster building through connections on the first, second, third and fourth floors. In addition to dry lab research spaces, faculty offices, and student breakout space, this building has some of the College of Engineering’s largest classrooms.