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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCLA Extension understands that age knows no bounds when it comes to making a difference in the world. Now, thanks to the continued generosity of the Bernard Osher Foundation, the institute can help more mature students turn their silver years into golden opportunities.
A Vibrant Program
The Bernard Osher Foundation’s second deeply inspiring gift of $1 million to UCLA Extension recognizes the institute’s excellence in programming. Founded in 2004, the institute offers 125 courses covering a diverse array of topics for adults 50 and older. The institute has more than 60 instructors who develop and teach courses. It also offers discussion groups and peer-led interest groups.
The Lifelong Power of Education
“We applaud the university’s leadership for its steadfast support of the institute and for embracing the notion that — at its best — education is a lifelong pursuit that has the power to elevate, delight, and forge our connection to one another and to a larger world,” says Mary Bitterman, president of the Bernard Osher Foundation, which has established nearly 120 such institutes at universities nationwide.
Published March 2016
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute opens up educational opportunities for older adults.
