Discover. Connect. Learn.
Welcome to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arkansas (OLLI). Our mission is to provide a community of adults with a lifelong learning venue that promotes intellectual and cultural growth through exploration and discussion via diverse, high quality and affordable educational programs.


Join OLLI for an Enriching Fall 2025!

Get ready for an exciting season of lifelong learning with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)! Our Fall 2025 program features over 90 unique offerings—including one-time lectures, hands-on workshops, walking tours, day hikes, and in-depth seminars that span up to eight weeks. You'll also find a variety of wellness classes and small-group study circles, designed to keep your mind sharp and your curiosity thriving.

Whether you're diving into a new topic or returning to a favorite subject, OLLI offers a welcoming space to learn, explore, and connect with others who share your passion for discovery.

Fall Open House – Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 2:00–4:00 PM

Come meet our dynamic instructors, chat with fellow lifelong learners, and get to know the OLLI staff and volunteer team members. This is a great opportunity to preview the fall courses and register early (check or cash only for in-person pre-registration).

Important Registration Dates

  • Tuesday, August 19 at 10:00 AM – Registration opens for current OLLI members (Online and In-Person)

  • Monday, August 25 – Registration opens to the general public

Not a member yet? No problem! Joining is quick and easy—just click on the Membership tab below, create an account, and select your membership option.

We’re here to help! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 479-575-4545 or email us at olli@uark.edu.

 

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Behind Those Baby Blues: The Films of Paul Newman
Osher Online | Registration closed 6/19/2025
Category - Medium : Members Only, Osher Online, Theatre-Film, Virtual/Online
Level : Open to Current OLLI Members ONLY!
Date : Tuesday, July 8, 2025-Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Location : U of A Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States
Room : Online Through Zoom
Time : 2:00 PM-3:30 PM on Tue
Instructor(s) : Arnold Blumberg
Tuition: $65.00
History of Beer
Osher Online | Registration closed 6/21/2025
Category - Medium : Food/Bev, Members Only, Osher Online, Virtual/Online
Level : Open to Current OLLI Members ONLY!
Date : Tuesday, July 8, 2025-Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Location : U of A Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States
Room : Online Through Zoom
Time : 6:00 PM-7:30 PM on Tue
Instructor(s) : Karl Brown
Tuition: $65.00
The Economics of Public Policy Issue
Osher Online | Registration closed 6/19/2025
Category - Medium : Government & Pol, Members Only, Osher Online, Virtual/Online
Level : Open to Current OLLI Members ONLY!
Date : Tuesday, July 8, 2025-Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Location : U of A Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States
Room : Online Through Zoom
Time : 12:00 PM-1:30 PM on Tue
Instructor(s) : Geof Woglom
Tuition: $65.00
Demystifying Energy Security
Osher Online | Registration closed 6/19/2025
Category - Medium : Members Only, Osher Online, Science-Nature, Virtual/Online
Level : Open to Current OLLI Members ONLY!
Date : Wednesday, July 9, 2025-Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Location : U of A Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States
Room : Online Through Zoom
Time : 12:00 PM-1:30 PM on Wed
Instructor(s) : Beth Hill- Skinner
Tuition: $65.00
Enjoying the Past and Present New York City: A History of Recreation in the Big Apple
Osher Online | Registration closed 6/19/2025
Category - Medium : Members Only, Osher Online, Special Interest, Virtual/Online
Level : Open to Current OLLI Members ONLY!
Date : Wednesday, July 9, 2025-Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Location : U of A Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States
Room : Online Through Zoom
Time : 10:00 AM-11:30 AM on Wed
Instructor(s) : Adam Kocurek
Tuition: $65.00
Public Health Across the Lifespan
Osher Online | Registration closed 6/19/2025
Category - Medium : Healthy Aging, Members Only, Osher Online, Virtual/Online
Level : Open to Current OLLI Members ONLY!
Date : Wednesday, July 9, 2025-Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Location : U of A Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States
Room : Online Through Zoom
Time : 4:00 PM-5:30 PM on Wed
Instructor(s) : Michelle Boyd
Tuition: $65.00
100 Years of Magic: The Disney Legacy and Influence
Osher Online | Registration closed 6/19/2025
Category - Medium : Members Only, Osher Online, Special Interest, Virtual/Online
Level : Open to Current OLLI Members ONLY!
Date : Thursday, July 10, 2025-Thursday, August 14, 2025
Location : U of A Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States
Room : Online Through Zoom
Time : 6:00 PM-7:30 PM on Th
Instructor(s) : Maria Massad
Tuition: $65.00
Architectural Oddities: An Off- the- Beaten Path Look at Unconventional Architecture
Osher Online | Registration closed 6/19/2025
Category - Medium : Architecture, Members Only, Osher Online, Virtual/Online
Level : Open to Current OLLI Members ONLY!
Date : Thursday, July 10, 2025-Thursday, August 14, 2025
Location : U of A Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States
Room : Online Through Zoom
Time : 12:00 PM-1:30 PM on Th
Instructor(s) : Eleanor Schrader
Tuition: $65.00
The Rehnquist Court, 1986-2005: Moves Toward Small Federal Government
Osher Online | Registration closed 6/19/2025
Category - Medium : Government & Pol, Members Only, Osher Online, Virtual/Online
Level : Open to Current OLLI Members ONLY!
Date : Monday, July 14, 2025-Monday, August 18, 2025
Location : U of A Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States
Room : Online Through Zoom
Time : 10:00 AM-11:30 AM on Mon
Instructor(s) : Lauren Andersen
Tuition: $65.00
Echo's of 1920s: The Lost Generation's Creative Revolution
Osher Online | Registration closed 6/13/2025
Category - Medium : Literature, Members Only, Osher Online, Virtual/Online
Level : Open to Current OLLI Members ONLY!
Date : Tuesday, July 15, 2025-Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Location : U of A Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States
Room : Online Through Zoom
Time : 4:00 PM-5:30 PM on Tue
Instructor(s) : Jeremy Rosen
Tuition: $65.00
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