Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (MOLLI)

Who We Are / What We Do

Initially funded by a grant from The Bernard Osher Foundation, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Montana (MOLLI) is a lifelong learning program for adult learners of ANY age.

MOLLI builds on the rich resources of the UM and offers programs that promote lifelong learning and personal growth of individuals through a diverse collection of noncredit, short courses and events offered year-round.

We aim to create an accessible and innovative learning environment so that individuals from all backgrounds and levels of education may pursue learning.

This is truly learning for the joy of learning – no exams, no grades – just fun!

READ MORE ABOUT OUR HISTORY, STAFF, and COMMITTEES

Membership Renewal Time

MOLLI's annual membership is $40 per person. The membership period is July 1 - June 30. Membership fee is non-refundable. Courses are typically $70 each. Some activities are free to members while others have a small fee. The benefits of membership include:

• Access to enroll in MOLLI courses and events
• 5 Free Member Lectures a term (Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer)

RENEW or CREATE A MOLLI ACCOUNT

The University of Montana resides on the traditional lands of many Indigenous peoples including the Selis (Salish), Ksanka (Kootenai), and Qlispe (Kalispel). Many other Indigenous peoples including the Amskapi Pikuni (Blackfeet), Nimiipuu (Nez Perce), Shoshone, Bannock and Schitsu'umsh (Coeur D'Alene) also relied upon their traditional knowledge and relationships with this land and this space for survival in the past and today. 

We acknowledge that educational, health, and legal systems that have led to the direct removal, oppression, and marginalization of Indigenous people throughout Montana and the nation. The University of Montana strives to improve education, service, and scholarship for all Indigenous peoples through actions aimed at respecting tribal sovereignty, empowering Indigenous scholars, and creating safe learning environments for all students to live, work, and learn together in equitable and positive ways.