The Institute for Learning in Retirement
The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is a vibrant and intellectually stimulating educational program designed for lifelong learners. Established with a commitment to providing engaging educational experiences for retirees, ILR offers a diverse range of courses, lectures, and special events that cater to the unique interests and passions of its members.
Registration for Fall 2025 Opens on September 4 at 9:00 a.m.!
Are you ready to add a new chapter to your lifelong learning story? Join us October 6 through November 7 for an engaging and enriching fall semester. Use the button below to view our upcoming courses and Special Events.
A Very Special Thanks to Our Semester Sponsors!
Funding for the Fall 2025 ILR Semester is supported by our generous community sponsors. Learn more about what makes each of these organizations great by following the links below.
Volunteer Help Needed
We’re growing our Instructor Support Team, and we have a spot just for you. Support our instructors online or in the classroom, pushing the buttons, making the connections, and providing an extra set of hands. All training will be provided—no experience needed!
Your journey in learning doesn’t end with retirement
We are here to inspire, connect, and enrich your intellectual pursuits. From thought-provoking lectures to engaging workshops, there's something for every curious mind. We invite you to request our free course catalog or explore our website to review our past courses.
Testimonials
“ILR is a wonderful asset for the Oxford community—and beyond.”
~ Jim Rubenstein, Fall 2023
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“I am so pleased to live in a community that offers this forum to continue learning and growing in retirement.”
~ Tom Cooke, Fall 2023
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“Having the ability to see these courses virtually is fabulous. I also found it very helpful when I received a last-minute email that the class was about to start. This made it so easy to connect.”
~ Larry Frankel, Fall 2023
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“I was very happy to find higher education classes for seniors. This was my first term as an ILR member, and it will not be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed the presenters and content of these courses.”
~ Mary Rose Karl, Fall 2023
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“I'm so glad we have ILR here. Great people, interesting topics, intellectual stimulation keeps us all young!”
~ Edna Southard, Spring 2023
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“Being part of a community who strives to understand the endless complexity of this world and who never gets tired of looking into things with a curious attitude makes me feel very lucky. Infinite wonder is what keeps us going.”
~ Maria Silvia Riccio, Spring 2023
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“ILR is a fantastic way to keep our minds active by learning and sharing new findings with other adult learners.”
~ Sharon Chapman, Fall 2022
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“I was astonished at how carefully and professionally the hosts of each course were prepared. Don't take an ILR course unless you really want to learn something.”
~ Judith Kolbas, Fall 2022
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“I love the variety of subjects - I am always looking for courses that are practical for our age group and challenge our thinking.”
~ Marcie Seidel, Fall 2022
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“Once again the ILR program exceeded my wishes for good learning at this stage of my life.”
~ Phil Cass, Spring 2022
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“Lifelong learning classes often lead to meeting new lifelong friends, wherever the journey takes you!”
~ Shelly Abrams, Spring 2022
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“ILR has evolved into an outstanding program and an excellent option for seniors.”
~ Curt Ellison, Spring 2022
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“What a wonderful array of interesting topics. It is always difficult to choose only those one has the time to attend!”
~ Ken Grabach, Spring 2022
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“It's a real pleasure and true blessing to be able to participate with ILR! Here's to the next 25 years!”
~ Robin Seaver, Spring 2022
The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR)
The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) at Miami University provides opportunities to explore, develop, and share knowledge and skills in a wide variety of topics. Courses taught by volunteer instructors, complemented by a variety of special events, enable participants to broaden their horizons and engage with other lifelong learners.
