50th Anniversary Stories

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From the Archives: Women Shaping 50 Years of Road Scholar's Legacy

By Road Scholar

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Full Circle: A Second-Generation Road Scholar's Story

By Road Scholar

1/17/2025

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Generations of Discovery: A Road Scholar Legacy

By Road Scholar

5/1/2025

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Go for the Gold! A Baker’s Dozen “Golden” Experiences Around the World

By Road Scholar

3/14/2025

How One Woman’s Vision — and Persistence — Sparked a Decades-long Partnership

By Road Scholar

12/19/2024

Our Donors Give With Their Hearts

By Road Scholar

5/21/2025

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Passing the Torch: Innovation & Growth Throughout Road Scholar's History

By Mike Zoob

11/18/2025

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Redefining Aging: Muffie T.’s Road Scholar Story

By Road Scholar

12/19/2024

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Road Scholar & NAU: 40 Years of Arizona Learning Adventures

By Road Scholar

12/4/2024

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Road Scholar Group Leader Molly Goodrich: 20+ Years of Transformation

By Road Scholar

11/19/2024

Welcome to Road Scholar’s 50th Anniversary Stories!

For five decades, Road Scholar has been inspiring lifelong learning through unforgettable adventures and a vibrant community of curious minds. As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we’re thrilled to share stories from our journey — tales of discovery, connection, and the love of learning that have shaped who we are today.

50 Years of Learning Since 1975

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