Thanks to an eight-figure cash gift, Purdue Engineering launched a prestigious certificate program last year designed to equip undergraduate engineering students with essential business knowledge.

Building on this momentum, the Springer Business Initiative now welcomes its new director, Professor Kostas Grigoriou from the Daniels School of Business. Working closely with the Undergraduate Education team, Grigoriou will lead the development and launch of a new Business Essentials certificate in collaboration with the Daniels School, strengthening the bridge between engineering and business education.

At the heart of the program is the Springer Executive Forum, returning this spring, which gives students a rare opportunity to engage directly with C-suite engineering alumni and gain firsthand insight into leadership, strategy and real-world decision-making.