Fall 2026 is almost here—and it all begins at the Presidents' College Fall Kickoff!
While we put the finishing touches on the Fall 2026 semester, save the date for our annual Fall Kickoff.
Be among the first to discover this fall's compelling courses and conversations. Enjoy a free evening of jazz, wine, hors d'oeuvres, and lively atmosphere as Presidents' College Director Michele Troy welcomes this fall's presenters for a preview of the semester ahead.
Wednesday, September 16, 4:30–6 p.m.
- Hear what inspired this semester's lineup.
- Meet the instructors bringing the courses to life.
- Find something new to learn or explore this fall.
Free, but you do need to reserve a seat. Bring a friend!
New Topics. Fresh Perspectives.
From hidden histories and groundbreaking science to music, literature, politics, and current events, Fall 2026 will offer something for every curious mind.
Walter Harrison weighs in on the possibility of a 2027 baseball strike. Catherine Stevenson delves into Jane Eyre and the female gothic, and Michele Troy will get you talking about this year’s fiction. Learn about the crossover between music and art with Dee Hansen and Fran Altvater. Michael Robinson tracks the search for extraterrestrial life from past to present.
That's just the beginning. More conversations, books, arts, sciences, and timely topics are on the way.
Registration opens in mid-August.
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