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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.

Pictured left: Jim Adams in coal mining gear, Pictured right: Jim Adams in University of Kentucky Graduate cap & gown

Donovan Scholar Jim Adams Feature in UK Now

Apr 30, 2024

"Jim Adams loved his nearly 40-year career as a coal miner, following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and great grandfather before him. He never regretted his decision to go into mining despite his lifelong dream of attaining a college education." Read the full story from UKNow here!

OLLI instructor Jack Furlong facilitating a shared interest group for OLLI students in a Transylvania University classroom.

OLLI at UK Feature on Transylvania University Blog

Feb 16, 2024

Our "Conscious Creatures" SIG was featured in an article from Transylvania University! Facilitated by OLLI at UK instructor and Transylvania alum, Jack Furlong, "Conscious Creatures Everywhere?" is a discussion group going over Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ed Yong's book, "An Immense World".

OLLI Director, Joey Conrad, and OLLI Advisory Board Members, Kempa Turner and Princess Nelson, in front of the Gatton Student Center on the University of Kentucky's campus

Feature on LEX 18

Nov 28, 2023

"There are lectures, concerts, social events, history and art classes, even lessons on how to get the most out of your smartphone." Check out our latest feature on LEX 18 here.  

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