ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Lifelong learning — the concept that learning begins at birth and continues through the lifespan — is so important that UNESCO, a United Nations organization, has a goal to “ensure ...

Keeping our minds and bodies engaged is one of the most effective strategies for promoting well-being as we age. A holistic view of aging considers cognitive, physical, emotional and existential ...

As educators we're increasingly aware that our students will need to extend their education far beyond graduation. Many will broaden and update their professional interests; some may switch fields ...

The concept of lifelong learning is not new. In fact, the concept goes as far back as 1929 when Basil Yeaxlee wrote his book Lifelong Education and argued that informal education was as important as ...

There are many celebrations in March, and one that hits close to home for my work at the library is National March into Literacy Month. Early childhood literacy and lifelong learning are key ...

While high school and college graduation can feel like the pinnacle of learning and, therefore, the ending of the education chapter of your life, this isn’t really accurate. When I was writing my PhD ...

Financial advisors used to look at continuing education as a chore. Now they are talking about the importance of lifelong ...

If I have learned one thing during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is the fact that life and work can change on a dime. The year 2020 represented not just a gradual and measured change in the way things ...

Whether it’s picking up the steps of a new line dance or learning to order dinner and buy movie tickets in Italian, lifelong learning for seniors can lead to cognitive, emotional, physical and social ...

A lifelong approach to learning is an integral part of becoming a successful leader. Learning—whether formalized or not—allows us to broaden our horizons, understand diverse viewpoints and open ...

FSU's OLLI program has been helping adults in Tallahassee pursue lifelong learning for 35 years. It includes no tests and no ...

The Lifelong Learning Award honorees all share exemplary records of excellence and a passion for lifelong learning for themselves and for all those they can inspire. They truly personify WHYY’s ...