The Western Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL) approaches learning as a lifetime adventure for continued intellectual discovery in a supportive, expansive, and informal learning environment. WILL is for those 50 years and older, although we encourage eager learners of any age to join. Members bring talents and extensive life experience to WILL, making our courses and social experiences enlivened places to learn. If ongoing learning outside the traditional classroom appeals to you, then join us at WILL.

WILL is based on the experienced programs created by retired professionals at Duke Institute for Learning and Retirement and other Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes. We are a grass-roots organization created by Grant County residents and partnered with, yet independent of, Western New Mexico University in Silver City. See what we offer!

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