Going back to live on a college campus, taking classes, and mixing and mingling with students young enough to be their grandchildren wasn’t originally on Anna and Jeffry Young’s retirement bingo card.

“It’s good to know about the environment around you, and find out where you stand out in the world,” said Katie Kauffman, a Calvin student with Down Syndrome, about the Ready for Life (RFL) program.

Across Berks County, many older adults are redefining what it means to stay active by seeking connection, purpose, and opportunities to keep their minds engaged. At Alvernia University, the Seniors ...

As Sarah Lawrence College marks its centennial year, the Bronxville-based institution is looking beyond the traditional boundaries of undergraduate education. This spring, the college is launching two ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Lifelong learning — the concept that learning begins at birth and continues through the lifespan — is so important that UNESCO, a United Nations organization, has a goal to “ensure ...

Imagine a retirement lifestyle that takes you back to college instead of the golf course or the bingo hall. According to a recent New York Times article, it’s becoming a growing trend for some older ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Merisotis writes about education, human work, and philanthropy. Higher education remains both a personal lifeline and a ...

From online learning to artificial intelligence, colleges worldwide have grappled with how best to deploy technology to help their students succeed—especially nontraditional students, who might opt to ...

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s Watercolor Fun gatherings at the London Nelson Community Center began when several OLLI ...

Though April showers may come your way, They bring the flowers that bloom in May, So if it’s raining have no regrets, Because ...

On March 27, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) held its inaugural Arts Fest to highlight its work in visual arts and fundraise for its planned building expansion. The public festival ...

A growing number of baby boomers are trading golf carts for campus life, moving into “university retirement communities” where tuition meets luxury living. Imagine a retirement lifestyle that takes ...