Reimagine Your Life: A Keynote Conversation with Jane Pauley
- Road Scholar is thrilled to announce our 2026 Keynote Speaker: Emmy-winning journalist and bestselling author, Jane Pauley, for a conversation on “Reimagining the Rest of Your Life.”
- Building on the incredible success of our previous event with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, which drew 12,000 live attendees, this free virtual event will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
- Jane Pauley, anchor of “CBS News Sunday Morning,” will share her celebrated insights on curiosity, connection and the power of reinvention at every stage of life.
- Join us for an inspiring live event and be part of a vibrant community of lifelong learners. Register now to secure your spot!
Some conversations linger. They spark reflection, open new questions and shift how the future feels. In 2026, Road Scholar welcomes Emmy-winning journalist and bestselling author Jane Pauley for a keynote conversation built around those moments of insight.
Her theme, Reimagining the Rest of Your Life, speaks to anyone who views learning as a lifelong pursuit and growth as an ongoing choice. This free, live online gathering invites our community to come together for an hour of shared ideas, reflection and possibility.
A Tradition of Inspiring Conversations
Last year’s keynote with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin drew more than 12,000 live attendees, followed by another 24,000 learners who viewed the recording. The response confirmed something central to the Road Scholar experience. When thoughtful voices meet a curious audience, the reach extends far beyond a single moment.
This year’s keynote builds on that momentum, bringing another widely respected voice to a gathering designed for collective learning and meaningful exchange.
Why We’re Thrilled to Host Jane Pauley
For more than five decades, Jane Pauley has shaped how audiences engage with stories. From her years as co-host of NBC’s Today to her long-running role as anchor of CBS News Sunday Morning, she brings warmth, intelligence and curiosity to every conversation.
Her career includes multiple Emmy Awards, the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Beyond these honors, her work returns often to one central idea: Growth does not follow a straight line.
In her New York Times bestseller, Your Life Calling: Reimagining the Rest of Your Life, she shares stories of people who found new purpose and direction at midlife and beyond. That perspective aligns closely with our mission and with learners who value reflection, adaptability and continued discovery.
An Hour of Insight and Reinvention
During this free, one-hour live online keynote, Jane Pauley will reflect on curiosity as a lifelong practice, drawing from her career and personal experiences. Expect thoughtful storytelling, perspective and a conversation designed to resonate long after the event ends.
Ready to Save Your Spot?
Jane Pauley joins us on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT.
Spread the word and save your spot for a keynote shaped by insight, experience and a shared love of learning.
