New Book Provides Lessons in Senior Living Leadership
Inspired by a popular class, Paths to Leadership in the Senior Living Industry, edited by Edward Schneider and Matthew Lifschultz MASM ’18, collects the wisdom of top senior living leaders.
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Former Rock Star Seeks Master’s to Address Addiction In Older Adults
As a female rock star, Brett Anderson fought stereotypes and pushed boundaries. With a master’s in gerontology, she hopes to do the same with aging and addiction.
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World Alzheimer’s Month: Andrei Irimia discusses brain health and the relationship between concussions and Alzheimer’s
Assistant Professor of Gerontology Andrei Irimia discusses the impacts of brain injury in the most recent episode of the Lessons in Lifespan Health podcast.
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A Healthy Start for the Fall Semester
To help students stay active and relieve stress, Associate Professor John Walsh brings the exercise routine he led during online lectures to campus.
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The USC Leonard Davis School welcomes new and returning students
Fall 2021 classes will begin on Monday, August 23 for students attending online or in person.
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Small Protein Protects Pancreatic Cells in Model of Type 1 Diabetes
Mitochondrial peptide MOTS-c regulates the immune system and prevents the self-destruction of cells that create insulin, according to a new study in mice.
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Master’s Student Puts Off Retirement for a Second Career in Gerontology
Jennifer Nykyforchyn isn’t ready to retire. She’s using her tech experience and USC training to fashion a second career in gerontology, where age is an asset.
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Ready to start your journey into the gerontology field? Find out how to apply to USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology academic programs.
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Wondering what's possible in gerontology? The USC Leonard Davis School offers multiple online and on-site degree programs, gerontology minors and postdoctoral and certificate programs.
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Want to support innovative gerontology education, research, and service? Learn more about ways to contribute to the USC Leonard Davis School.
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During your USC Welcome Experience, you’ll meet new people, discover communities and programs for every interest and identity, and attend a robust array of events and activities – both big and small – designed just for you!
Latinx Heritage Month
The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is celebrating Latinx Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15.
“The USC Leonard Davis School is the best of both worlds: an intimate school in a world-class research university. With such a rapidly aging population, this field is exploding!”
