“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.

The tech era is upon us in full force, taking away our ability to independently think, relax, stay fit and interact with each other on a human level. As a person with a learning disability related to ...

A lecture at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. (Photo courtesy of UC San Diego Extended Studies) Retirement means different things to everyone, but the one fact for all is that it opens a new ...

The University of Delaware Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is founded on the idea that we can expand our horizons at any age by sharing in the experiences and expertise of others. That’s why ...

Throughout my 20 years in higher education, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolving dynamics and growing emphasis on lifelong learning. The acceleration of technological advancements, the rapid change ...

As my freshman year drew to a close last spring, I wondered how I would stay busy during the long summer weeks ahead. Through my parents, I learned about the six-week Careers in Conservation summer ...

Early childhood education and care plays a pivotal role in shaping the foundation for lifelong learning, influencing ...

In my last column where I talked about “Old People,” I mentioned that my grandmother used to say that your age is how long people around you had been enjoying you. I love that. I am definitely ...

We don’t think of some of our significant life events as stories in the moment. It’s just life happening. It’s only later, with the benefit of hindsight and reflection, that we shape experiences into ...

Residential Living is organized around the idea that learning happens beyond the classroom. In order to make this learning intentional and meaningful, we developed learning goals and outcomes to guide ...

Travel is not simply about destinations for educator and global studies leader Joanne Beauvoir (Bō-vwar); it is a powerful tool for cultural understanding, inclusion and personal growth.

The idea of getting older often leaves people uncertain about what to expect, especially when it comes to holding onto their mental acuity. These worries are only made worse by the racket in the media ...