Our Mission Statement
Santa Clara recognizes that learning is life long and adults bring particular interests and experiences to the University. This next generation of learners will be encouraged to explore who they are and what they want to become at this juncture in their lives, through intellectually challenging, psychologically and spiritually engaging offerings. An expanded catalogue of non-credit courses and events planned for Santa Clara Osher Lifelong Learning Institute features the leadership and expertise of the University's most recognized scholars.
The Osher Foundation
The Bernard Osher Foundation was founded in 1977 with the idea to improve quality of life for residents of the San Francisco Bay Area through various educational programs. Bernard Osher is a community-oriented businessman whose philanthropic ideas have greatly benefited Bay Area organizations for over two decades. Assisted by his wife, Barbro Osher (current President of the Foundation), Bernard Osher has collaborated with various Universities both regionally and nationally offering intellectually stimulating learning opportunities for mature audiences.
Visit the new website for
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute National Resource Center and see the various Osher programs across the United States!
