Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI) offer noncredit courses with no assignments or grades to adults over age 50. Since 2001 philanthropist Bernard Osher has made grants from the Bernard Osher Foundation to launch OLLI programs at 120 universities and colleges throughout the United States.

What does Osher stand for?

Osher is not an acronym. It is the last name of Bernard Osher, the founder of Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes across the US. Read about the Osher Foundation.

How many Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes are there?

All 121 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLIs) are listed in this directory. OLLIs operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. All are funded in part by The Bernard Osher Foundation with services provided by the Osher NRC at Northwestern University.