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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 Spring 2026!

Get ready for an exciting season of lifelong learning with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)! Our Spring 2026 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. 

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Course (4+ sessions) | Registration closed 2/10/2026
Category - Medium : Government & Pol, Members Only
Level : Open to OLLI Members Only
Date : Monday, February 23, 2026-Monday, April 20, 2026
Location : 481 S. Shiloh Drive Fayetteville, AR 72704 United States
Room : Training Room, 159
Time : 10:00 AM-12:00 PM on Mon
Instructor(s) : Douglas Talbott
Tuition: $75.00
Physical Activity | FULL (Membership Required)
Category - Medium : Exercise-Fitness, Leisure-Recreation / Hobby
Level : Open to OLLI Members Only
Date : Tuesday, March 3, 2026-Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Location : 823 E. Emma Street Springdale, AR 72764 United States
Room : Open Area Facility
Time : 2:30 PM-4:00 PM on Tue
Instructor(s) : Lori Proud
Tuition: $40.00
Study Group (2-3 session | Available
Category - Medium : History, Special Interest
Level : Open to OLLI Members & Non-OLLI Members
Date : Tuesday, March 3, 2026-Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Location : 365 N. McIlroy Ave, University of AR Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States
Room : Special Collections Classroom in Mullins Library (
Time : 9:30 AM-12:00 PM on Tue
Instructor(s) : Lauren Adams Willette
Tuition: $64.00
Member Tuition: $49.00
Workshop | FULL
Category - Medium : Art, Leisure-Recreation / Hobby
Level : Open to OLLI Members & Non-OLLI Members
Date : Wednesday, March 4, 2026-Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Location : 823 E. Emma Street Springdale, AR 72764 United States
Room : Open Area Facility
Time : 9:30 AM-11:00 AM on Wed
Instructor(s) : Lori Proud
Tuition: $40.00
Member Tuition: $25.00
Study Group (2-3 session | Available (Membership Required)
Category - Medium : Literature, Members Only
Level : Open to OLLI Members Only
Date : Wednesday, March 4, 2026-Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Location : 481 S. Shiloh Drive Fayetteville, AR 72704 United States
Room : Training Room, 159
Time : 1:00 PM-3:00 PM on Wed
Instructor(s) : Marilyn Heifner
Missy Pledger
Tuition: $25.00
Study Group (2-3 session | Available
Category - Medium : History
Level : Open to OLLI Members & Non-OLLI Members
Date : Thursday, March 5, 2026-Thursday, March 12, 2026
Location : 481 S. Shiloh Drive Fayetteville, AR 72704 United States
Room : Training Room, 159
Time : 10:00 AM-12:00 PM on Thu
Instructor(s) : Michael Horsman
Larry Sands
Tuition: $40.00
Member Tuition: $25.00
Physical Activity | Available
Category - Medium : Exercise-Fitness, Leisure-Recreation / Hobby
Level : Open to OLLI Members & Non-OLLI Members
Date : Thursday, March 5, 2026-Thursday, March 26, 2026
Location : 823 E. Emma Street Springdale, AR 72764 United States
Room : Open Area Facility
Time : 1:30 PM-2:30 PM on Thu
Instructor(s) : Lori Proud
Tuition: $34.00
Member Tuition: $19.00
Study Group (2-3 session | FULL
Category - Medium : History
Level : Open to OLLI Members & Non-OLLI Members
Date : Friday, March 6, 2026-Friday, March 13, 2026
Location : 481 S. Shiloh Drive Fayetteville, AR 72704 United States
Room : Training Room, 159
Time : 10:00 AM-12:00 PM on Fri
Instructor(s) : Georgena Duncan
Tuition: $44.00
Member Tuition: $29.00
Class | FULL (Membership Required)
Category - Medium : Food/Bev, Members Only
Level : Open to OLLI Members Only
Date : Saturday, March 7, 2026 (one day)
Location : 11701 AR-16, Elkins, AR 72727 United States
Room : Dairy Farm
Time : 11:00 AM-1:00 PM on Sat
Instructor(s) : Tessa McCormick
Tuition: $29.00
Tours & Day Trips | FULL
Category - Medium : Food/Bev, Special Interest, Tours/Day Trips
Level : Open to OLLI Members & Non-OLLI Members
Date : Monday, March 9, 2026 (one day)
Location : 821 E. Emma Avenue Springdale, AR 72754 United States
Room : Open Area
Time : 10:00 AM-12:00 PM on Mon
Instructor(s) : Marissa Dull
Nina Hammer
Tuition: $34.00
Member Tuition: $19.00
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