About LLI
“The LLI program and partnership with Virginia Tech is the crown jewel in our portfolio in the division of Outreach and International Affairs . . . The success of our Lifelong Learning program, in addition to our wonderful volunteers, has been our leaders in our unit, Continuing and Professional Education.”
~ Susan Short, Associate Vice President for Engagement
The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) of Virginia Tech is a program of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE). LLI’s mission is to provide intellectual, cultural, and social experiences for curious adults 50 and older.
Our many volunteers set LLI’s strategic direction and work with current and past Virginia Tech faculty and community members to provide the bulk of our outstanding programming content. Volunteers also staff our Board of Directors and committees. (See LLI Bylaws.)
Working closely with volunteers, CPE’s staff oversees the implementation of programming, providing administrative, logistical, and financial oversight. Program registration, payment processing, room reservations, and the creation of program materials are just a few of the tasks that CPE handles each term.
LLI has also developed partnerships with other organizations in the NRV to enrich our offerings, help us reach important audiences, and make our programs more affordable for members.
Our Sustaining Partner, Warm Hearth Village, generously offers us space for programs. In turn, LLI invites Warm Hearth residents to attend free lectures each term, even if they are not LLI members.
Fall 2025 Community Partners
Each term, we also benefit from Community Partners who offer or participate in LLI programs. Please join us in thanking these valuable partners for their support.
LLI also relies on the support of our Sponsors. Learn more.
