Awards and Recognition

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College Reimagined

Featured on PBS NewsHour, Cornerstone is an example of how Purdue's innovative approach to general education is shaping well-rounded graduates across campus.

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Model Program

Designated as a model program by the Teagle Foundation, Cornerstone serves as the inspiration for more than 80 colleges and universities nationwide as they create similar general education programs of their own.

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Faculty Engagement

The Boyer Commission recognized the Cornerstone program as a powerful initiative for students and faculty alike, fostering more collaboration in the classroom and within different faculty specialties.

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Innovative Curriculum

The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) designated Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts as a Hidden Gem for its robust liberal arts curriculum.

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Frequently referenced in The Chronicle of Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed, Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts is at the forefront of academic excellence and used as a prime example for how to create a unique and innovative curriculum meant to not only prepare students for their next career leap, but to cultivate an interest in lifelong learning.