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Learning for the fun of it!

Join us for classes, field trips, educational travel, lectures, & special events.

Senior College provides a diverse curriculum of intellectually stimulating classes and special activities for folks 55 and older in Central Nebraska. Classes include field trips, educational travel, lectures, and special events on a variety of topics. The noncredit classes are designed for active discussion, intellectual stimulation, and enjoyment. Senior College is a stress-free "learning for the fun of it" experience!

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Reading our newsletter is a great way to stay up to date with what’s happening at Senior College! You'll get the latest news and announcements, learn more about upcoming classes and events, highlights from past activities, helpful reminders, and much more!

You can sign up for our newsletter at the link below. Choose your preferred format: receive your newsletter by email for instant access, or enjoy a printed copy delivered right to your mailbox.

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Summer Class Schedule

Starting June 3, 2026

Check out our Summer kclasses! Senior College classes offer a chance to explore new ideas, revisit favorite topics, and connect with others who share a love of learning. Designed for adults 55 and older, our noncredit courses encourage discussion, spark curiosity, and make learning fun and stress-free!

Each semester brings a variety of subjects in the arts, humanities, sciences, history, health, and more, taught by knowledgeable instructors in a friendly, welcoming setting. Take a look at our current classes and find something that peaks your interest!

Now that you've checked out our current classes, are you ready to jump in and teach a class on your area of interest? If so, click on this link to complete a class proposal.

What's new at Senior College?

Member Appreciation Night
July 24, 2026

Member Appreciation Night

Join your fellow Senior College members for a fun-filled evening at the American Automobile Experience! After touring the museum, enjoy a barbecue meal, entertainment and the awarding of prizes.

Senior College partners with Kearney Cultural Partners
December 27, 2025

Senior College partners with Kearney Cultural Partners

Senior College is now a member of Kearney Cultural Partners. Through this partnership, Senior College will help bring a rich assortment of art, music, dance, theater, movies, history, literature and family fun to Kearney residents and visitors all year round.

Senior College partners with Peterson Senior Activity Center
August 2, 2025

Senior College partners with Peterson Senior Activity Center

Senior College has partnered with the Peterson Senior Activity Center, located in Yanney Park! Senior College classes are now offered at the Peterson Center every semester. Use the link below to see Senior College advertisements and our class list.

Senior College is a great opportunity for seniors to take fun classes, to enjoy and learn.

Mary Lou Kristensen Minden

This class was WOW...mind expanding!!

C. Powell Kearney

The instructor obviously loves teaching and it was a joy to hear the enthusiasm. I got a lot of notes to follow up on which is what I was after.

- Kearney

I have so enjoyed Senior College classes. Learning is always a plus, but the friendships formed are an even bigger plus! The two hour classes seem like ten minutes.

Mary Henning Kearney

I've taken a wide variety of classes over several years and have enjoyed and learned from all.

Todd S. Kearney

This class has made me recall snippets of my younger years, what adults were saying, and of my first jobs. Really made me think.

- Kearney

I've enjoyed participating in Senior College classes over the years. I've learned so much on topics I knew little about and much more about topics I already had knowledge about. Classes are thought provoking and engaging. I highly recommend Senior College.

Linda L Kearney