{"id":461,"date":"2019-06-24T16:24:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-24T20:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivier.edu\/academics\/?page_id=461"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:12:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:12:35","slug":"rise","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rivier.edu\/academics\/rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Rivier Institute for Senior Education"},"content":{"rendered":"

Join our community of learners<\/strong><\/h2>\n

RISE incorporates active participation and fellowship for older adults both online and in-person at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and other locations in Nashua. An affiliate of the\u00a0Road Scholar Institute Network<\/a>, RISE offers a diverse curriculum with courses in history, literature, writing, music, religion, current events, art history, technology, physical fitness, and much more. There are no grades, no tests, and no credit. Our members thrive in an environment with no pressure and lots of encouragement, social interaction, and engagement.<\/p>\n

Free RISE Winter Showcase on Zoom<\/h2>\n

Wednesdays, January 14, 21, and 28 at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n

RISE Notes, the biweekly newsletter, will contain details about the Winter Showcase and the Zoom link. You can sign up to receive RISE Notes here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Spring 2026 Semester<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Courses are offered online via Zoom, on campus, and at off-site locations in five-week and 10-week terms. Classes meet on Monday holidays.<\/p>\n