In a world that is constantly evolving, the value of education remains timeless. It’s a journey that transcends age, and at NYU PALA and the Academy of Lifelong Learning, we believe in the concept of the perpetual student—individuals who are committed to lifelong learning, continually seeking knowledge and growth at every stage of life. This commitment aligns perfectly with the insights shared in a recent opinion piece in the The New York Times by Michael S. Roth, President of Wesleyan University and the author of The Student: A Short History, which beautifully underscores how perpetual learning can lead to liberation, self-determination, and freedom.
The Value of an Education That Never Ends
“For more than 15 years I have presided over my university’s Arrival Day, the time when families drop off their sons and daughters about to start their college career. Every year some parents will take me aside to say they wish they were starting college, and that they’d get a lot more out of the experience now because they’ve become better learners…”
Read the full article on The New York Times website.
NYU PALA’s Lifelong Learning Journey
Education, for perpetual students, is not a destination—it’s a way of life. At NYU’s Center for Publishing and Applied Liberal Arts (PALA), we celebrate the spirit of perpetual learning and believe that education knows no age or limits. Our commitment to providing education and learning across all stages of life is unwavering. We offer a wide range of programs and courses to foster intellectual growth, innovation, and a lifelong passion for knowledge.
Explore more courses by PALA on the Academy of Lifelong Learning website and find your next calling!