BECOMING AN AGE-FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY - THE ONGOING JOURNEY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI - Abstract

Sep 29, 2026

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Becoming an age-friendly university outlines the University of Mississippi’s ongoing journey after joining the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network in 2024. The process began with educating key personnel, then forming a committee and mapping age-related initiatives, including gerontology courses and older adult programs whose uptake was constrained by format, access issues, and limited awareness. In the application stage, strengths, deficits, and unmet opportunities were identified, and continued progress is driven by communication, collaboration, and embedding AFU principles across UM and Mississippi.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Reading Time3 min

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Abstract

AFU onboarding and education

Inventory of age-related initiatives

Application strengths and gaps

Communication, collaboration, and embedding AFU principles

FAQs

When did the University of Mississippi join the Age-Friendly University Global Network?

The University of Mississippi joined the AFU Global Network in 2024.

What were the main barriers to using existing age-related programs and resources?

Utilization was often limited by program format (in-person or online), access constraints (such as parking and cost), and lack of awareness.

How does the document describe ensuring continued progress toward age-friendly goals?

It emphasizes closing geographic distance through effective communication and collaboration, and embedding AFU concepts into UM and Mississippi beyond a few champions.

Sep 29, 2026

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