Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSU

As a unit in the CSU Office of Engagement and Extension, OLLI is a member-driven community of lifelong learners ages 50 and better.  OLLI at CSU became a part of a nationwide network of 125 similar institutes in 2006 with a million-dollar endowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation.  Today, OLLI is a rapidly growing community where 1000+ members engage socially and intellectually and “learn for the fun of it.”  Approaching its 20th year serving Fort Collins with over 150 courses, lectures, and experiences each semester, OLLI at CSU is constantly innovating to expand learning opportunities and access to creative programming for curious minds near and far.  Several of our Club members are teaching or have taught Olli classes.  OLLI is expanding learning and engagement opportunities for adults across Colorado and the nation; there are OLLI programs at universities and colleges in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Meredith Naughton has been the director of the CSU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) since September of 2022. Previously, she worked as an assistant professor of Human Development and Family Studies at CSU and as the executive director of College Pathways and Educational Engagement at the University of Missouri. She earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Truman State University, a master’s degree in education from Stanford University, and a PhD in learning, teaching, and curriculum from the University of Missouri.