USAF Academy

PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning is the only independent lifelong learning institute in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado, dedicated to providing educational opportunities for adults. Established in 1998, PILLAR fosters a vibrant community where older adults can engage in socialization, volunteerism, and continued learning through a diverse array of liberal arts and science classes. Over the years, PILLAR has evolved from its initial connection with Pikes Peak Community College to becoming a standalone nonprofit organization, expanding its reach through in-person and online classes. With three class catalogs each year, PILLAR attracts knowledgeable instructors from both local and international backgrounds, welcoming learners from all over the country. Generated from the website

The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, located at UCCS in Colorado Springs, is dedicated to advancing human resilience through evidence-based solutions stemming from interdisciplinary research, healing therapies, and community training. The institute focuses on addressing trauma and mental health needs by empowering individuals, families, and communities with the tools necessary to build mental health resiliency. With divisions dedicated to research, healing, and community training empowerment, the institute conducts cutting-edge research and offers various programs tailored to support veterans, first responders, UCCS students, and the broader community. Their mission emphasizes the importance of resilience as a dynamic process of adaptive response to adversity over time. Generated from the website