Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: 50 Years of Curiosity, Conversation and Education

By James Duffy

Nov. 14, 2025

“Temple’s lifelong learning program was one of the first of its kind,” according to Adam Brunner, Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. “It started at Temple’s Center City Campus, which was then located at 1616 Walnut Street, when a group of older adults in Philadelphia approached Temple about developing a program that focused on lifelong educational opportunities.”