Courses

This is an OLLI Digital Library recording and is available to view until May 31, 2026.

Human evolution is far more complex than what was once portrayed - there wasn't just one migration out of Africa. This talk will explore major questions and theories in the field.

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Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

This course demystifies the costs and realities of generating electricity from solar, wind, coal, nuclear, and natural gas. Join us to explore the facts, compare alternatives, and understand the trade-offs shaping our power supply.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Bluffton campus
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Live on Zoom

Explore new evidence from White Sands, New Mexico, where ancient footprints suggest humans were in the Americas during the last Ice Age-at least 23,000 years ago. This program examines how these discoveries are reshaping our understanding of early human history and anthropology.

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This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

Drug discovery often blends rigorous science with unexpected breakthroughs.

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Thursday, February 19, 2026, Beaufort campus

This course explores NASA's Artemis program, including the program components, and past and future Artemis missions.

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Friday, March 27, 2026, Bluffton campus

Mathematics 101 offers a fun, practical overview of math in everyday life. Designed for adults, it can also help you support children's learning. Topics include counting, shapes, equations, functions, limits, derivatives, and integrals-all in an engaging, stress-free format.

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Friday, April 17, 2026, Bluffton campus