Fromm Institute for Lifelong Learning

The Fromm Institute for Lifelong Learning, founded by Alfred & Hanna Fromm, stages daytime courses for eager career free students over the age of 50 to address the social isolation people experience in retirement. The program is not-for-credit, but for the joy and satisfaction of gathering and learning in tandem -- a shared experience that meets the institutes mission to provide an engaged academic environment to an audience of active older adults taught by emeritus educators in a university setting. As the aging population increases, the program has adapted its curriculum to the needs of a more diverse population, and mirrors the University of San Franciscos mission of equity and social justice. The Fromm Institute offers three academic sessions consisting of 15-20 courses across diverse subjects including history, music, political science and literature - recruiting over 1000 students each term. These courses allow for active participation from its attendees and provide a menta...