The Colloids, Polymers and Surfaces (CPS) Program at Carnegie Mellon provides education about technology applications for nanomaterials, macromolecules, and interfaces. (The CPS Program predates the coining of the term "nano" used in reference to the colloidal size domain. For the purposes of this article, the terms nanoparticles, macromolecules, and interfaces are used synonymously with colloids, polymers, and surfaces, respectively). This program has developed and improved over the past 37 years for two main reasons: (1) continued interest from industry to hire graduates with this background and. to provide financial support for part-time students employed locally to enroll in the program and (2) sustained expertise and commitment of faculty in these research areas. The coursework includes the physical chemistry of colloids and polymers, coupled with an intensive laboratory experience that provides exposure to examples of products and processes used in industry. Recently, the program was expanded to include a minor in CPS that is available to all engineering majors. In addition, a new graduate-level course was introduced, offering advanced experimental techniques used to study colloids and polymers. A review of the program content is presented. This article describes how a novel program designed to enhance education in engineering developed and is sustained because of an alliance formed between industry and academia.