Kyung Hee University’s Humanities College is initiating the ‘2026 Spring Magnolia College’, a lifelong learning program designed for alumni and local residents. In response to significant global challenges such as climate change, the rise of artificial intelligence, and an aging society, this innovative liberal arts education program encourages individuals to maintain agency over their lives and explore existential values beyond mere survival. Since its establishment in 2011, the Humanities College has sought to offer new models of liberal education, and through Magnolia College, it aims to extend educational horizons beyond the university itself.

The program focuses on realizing values of coexistence, where one’s life can be a gift to others. It not only emphasizes the accumulation of knowledge but also aims to restore ecological sensitivity and foster critical thinking, which are essential in today’s multifaceted crises. Magnolia College is structured around three core programs that range from literary reflection to practical planning. One of the highlights is a writing workshop led by poet Lee Moon-jae, focusing on self-reflection and rebirth through thematic essay writing, scheduled to run for eight weeks starting April 8.

Another offering is a course titled ‘Let’s Not Follow, But Let Us Be Followed’, designed by Na Hyo-woo, CEO of Good Travel Company. This six-week course commences on April 14 and seeks to train curators for local tourism content development and planning in the age of AI, culminating in a certification as a 'travel planning guardian'. Finally, the program will host a special lecture featuring three contemporary female authors from Kyung Hee University, who will discuss themes of loss, loneliness, and anxiety faced by today’s youth. These events are expected to provide a healing space through direct communication with the authors.