The University of Chicago Graham School was featured on NewsNation in a segment exploring the growing number of adults returning to the classroom. Dean Seth Green joined Basic Program student Lee Greenfield, MLA’26 on NewsNation’s The Hill with Blake Burman to discuss why lifelong learning is becoming increasingly important as demographic shifts reshape higher education. The conversation reflected a broader resurgence of interest in adult learning, as more adults return to universities to seek opportunities to engage deeply with the humanities, pursue intellectual curiosity, and participate in what Dean Green described as “the life of the mind.”
Lee shared how the Graham School has provided him the opportunity to pursue the liberal arts education he had not received earlier in life. Describing the experience as “wonderful” and “transformational,” he spoke about the value of studying subjects ranging from Russia and the West to neurobiology and twentieth-century short stories.
For adults who have built fulfilling careers but still feel drawn to new ideas, the conversation underscored the power of returning to the classroom for intellectual growth, renewed curiosity, and deeper engagement with the world around them.
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