EIU School of Extended Learning

Situated in the School of Extended Learning at EIU, the Academy of Lifelong Learning offers diverse
noncredit educational opportunities to Charleston, Mattoon, and neighboring communities. Prioritizing
accessibility, our programs are supported by Academy memberships and gracious donations from the Friends of the Academy.
We invite you to join us on this enriching educational adventure!

The Academy of Lifelong Learning is back for Fall 2025—recharged and ready to inspire! After a brief hiatus, we’re thrilled to return with a fresh lineup of engaging programs designed to spark curiosity, foster connection, and celebrate the joy of lifelong learning. Let’s learn, laugh, and grow—together!

Join the Academy of Lifelong Learning Today!

Memberships are available at go.eiu.edu/donateacademy.

Want to see what’s in store this fall? Pick up your copy of the Academy Program Guide at our Third Annual Weenie Roast on Friday, August 22nd at Morton Park in Charleston.

Come by for a hotdog, meet the new School of Extended Learning staff, and say hello—we’d love to see you there!

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