Adult learning in the United States continues to evolve as colleges, universities, and professional programs adapt to the needs of working professionals, returning learners, and career changers.

Seniors learn best when they’re taught the same way that is best for children and younger adults – with active participation, meaningful discussions, and material that feels relevant. One can learn ...

Learning later in life isn’t just possible, it is important for good quality of life. It can boost memory, emotional well-being, and even a sense of purpose. A new study shows that older adults learn ...

Editor’s note: This article is part of Teaching the Adult Learner: Practical Strategies for Higher Ed Success, a six-part series exploring how colleges can better support nontraditional students.

1 Independent Researcher, California, USA. 2 School of Media & Communication, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China. Although the benefits of established MBE modalities are well documented, ...

1 Department of Nursing, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China 2 Department of Critical Care Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of ...

It sounds cliché, but there's never really a bad time to start learning something new. Learning a musical instrument comes with a ton of benefits, including faster reaction times, improved motor ...

The William Stickney Pittsfield Adult Learning Center, located on 141 North St., Suite 4, announces drop-in registration hours for the 2025-26 school year. Open registration hours will be held from 10 ...

Faculty of Education Sciences and Psychology, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia This study explores the impact of a job shadowing non-formal education program, integrated with social and emotional ...

A crew of Vermonters at a weatherization and heat pump training in Burlington. Photo courtesy Kim Rupe Lennox Maeve Fairfax is a reporter with the Community News Service, part of the University of ...