The Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative aims to revitalize the role of the humanities in general education.

11.05.2026 | WEBINAR

Tara Bynum on Phyllis Wheatley's Letters and Poetry

Tara Bynum, associate professor of English and African American studies at the University of Iowa, presented on how she teaches Phyllis Wheatley's letters and poetry.

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10.21.2026 | TEAGLE IN THE NEWS

How to Make a Gen-Ed Curriculum Relevant

CHE gathers key insights from faculty leading gen-ed curricular change, including Teagle grantees Roosevelt Montás (Bard) and Paul Stob (Vanderbilt).

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10.15.2026 | WEBINAR

Emily Stacey on the U.S. Constitution

Emily Stacey, professor of political science at Rose State College, presented on how she teaches the U.S. Constitution as part of a first-year general education course.

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10.07.2026 | TEAGLE IN THE NEWS

A new IU Indianapolis course helps students engage with big ideas

IU Indianapolis is piloting four Cornerstone classes that encourage students to grapple with life’s big questions.

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10.07.2026 | WEBINAR

The Humanities, Transformative Texts, and the Reinvention of General Education

In this AAC&U webinar, Teagle Cornerstone grantees offer a candid look at building engaging programs with faculty buy-in.

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09.25.2026 | TEAGLE IN THE NEWS

The Humanities Need to Do More to Reach Non-Majors

Making the case for a "service-oriented curriculum," Edelstein cites the success of humanities courses and programs that are part of the Cornerstone model.
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