Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kentucky

Welcome to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kentucky!

The Mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at University of Kentucky is to engage the minds, elevate the spirit, and enrich the lives of adults aged 50+ through educational, social, and community activities.

Membership & Registration

To register for current OLLI at UK offerings or to purchase membership, visit our registration site below.

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Current Offerings

The OLLI at UK offers a wide variety of courses, SIGs, Seminars, trips and more! To view a complete list of OLLI at UK offerings, please click on the “View Current Offerings” button below.

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Want to Teach for OLLI?

Spring 2025 proposals are now closed, but if you're interested in teaching for OLLI at UK, we have resources and guides below.

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Latest News

An early Donovan Scholar painting a portrait of a girl in a painting course. The Donovan Scholarship pays tuition and mandatory course fees for adults who are 65 years and older, taking academic courses at UK. Photo courtesy of UK Office for Lifelong Learning.

UKNow Feature: UK Office of Lifelong Learning celebrates 60 years

Nov 13, 2024

Read our latest feature in UKNow, commemorating 60 years of lifelong learning at the University of Kentucky. "One of the first programs of its kind in the country, it was not long before the Donovan Program gained national attention. While most of the early Donovan Scholars were from the Lexington area, the national publicity resulted in inquiries from every state and many foreign countries." Read the full article here!

Early Donovan Scholars participate in radio drama readings. Students performed pieces including A Christmas Carol, The Ghost of Benjamin Street and original manuscripts. Photo: UK Donovan Scholarship program

Donovan Scholars Program Featured on Kentucky Living!

Aug 12, 2024

Ahead of our 60th anniversary of lifelong learning at the University of Kentucky, the Donovan Scholars program has been featured on Kentucky Living's website. "Age is an asset for UK’s Donovan Scholars" highlights not only the history of the program, but also some of our current scholars and the various fields they are currently exploring, such as Brewing Science and Music Composition. Thanks for featuring us, Kentucky Living! Read the full article here!

Various photos of members at the January 2024 Lexington Open House.

Fall 2024 Open Houses in Lexington & Morehead

We're kicking off our Fall semesters in both Lexington & Morehead beginning this week! Jul 31, 2024

We're getting geared up for a big Fall semester, and what better way to kick things off with 2 open house opportunities! On Thursday, August 1, we'll start things off with the Lexington OLLI at UK Open House, which will be hosted at the Central Bank Field Club at Kroger Field. For Morehead members, we'll host the Morehead OLLI at UK Open House on August 14 at Morehead United Methodist Church.

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