Hugh Willard

Hugh Willard is a therapist, writer, and musician. Currently in North Carolina, he intends to move to Northern New England with his partner next summer. He has taught numerous OLLI courses at N.C. State, Georgia, and Duke University. He is the author of Finding Beauty in the Gray: Stories and Verse From the Third Age, and also has a companion podcast titled Aging Well: Finding Beauty in the Gray. Hugh is currently finishing his MFA in Creative Writing at Bay Path University.

Against Type: Ageism in Today's World (Winter Term 2025)

Participant Testimonials:

It was very interesting and relevant. I would take another course from this instructor.

A very good introduction to an important topic.  The material on the crucial importance of attitudes toward aging on health and longevity was a revelation.

 really enjoyed the class and learned a lot from the instructor and the book on ageism. I enjoyed talking in small groups about our experiences and how it affected us. I also learned more about countries that treat older people with kindness and respect.