10 years in, Purdue's Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program has proven effective in well-rounded training for business, STEM students

(August 11, 2026)

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Building on a decade of national recognition, Purdue University is expanding its Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program in 2026 with new interdisciplinary initiatives focused on civic learning, research and engagement.

Cornerstone's model — integrating liberal arts learning across Purdue's STEM, health, agriculture and business fields — has already strengthened the critical and ethical capacities of thousands of career-ready students. Cornerstone enrollment has surged from 100 Purdue students in 2017 to more than 10,000 today — about 20% of total student enrollment at the main campus in West Lafayette and at the Indianapolis campus. Approximately 70% of this fall's incoming class is expected to participate in the program during their time at Purdue.