Cornell University introduced a discipline‑independent module to build critical thinking skills across the curriculum, aiming to help students evaluate information in an era of widespread AI tools. The module offers a framework for faculty to integrate critical thinking objectives into existing courses and assessments. Administrators described the program as a way to standardize skill development across disciplines and provide instructors with practical tools to teach evidence assessment, argumentation and source evaluation—capabilities that employers increasingly request. Other research universities may adopt similar cross‑cutting modules to ensure graduates possess meta‑skills that complement technical training and AI proficiency, affecting curricular planning, core requirements and faculty development budgets.