USC celebrates International Day of Older Persons
To mark the United Nations-created holiday, the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology led campus-wide events raising awareness of the opportunities and challenges related to our aging society.
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Course examines what prosperity looks like throughout life
In the freshman seminar course GESM 131g, “Prosperity Across the Lifespan,” Min-Kyoung Rhee and students explore the diverse aspects of success, lifespan and human development.
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Earning a Master’s in Gerontology Before Medical School
Rahil Khasgiwale chose a Master of Science degree program at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology before pursuing his medical degree so that he would be prepared to tackle cutting-edge issues related to aging.
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Researchers propose the “Alzheimer’s Disease Exposome” to address overlooked environmental risks
USC and Duke researchers say the framework illustrates how environmental and genetic factors interact.
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Tiny region of the brainstem has big effects on brain aging
Study of the locus coeruleus – the “blue spot” – has helped researchers know more about learning, memory and Alzheimer’s disease, says Professor Mara Mather.
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National Suicide Prevention Week: Social connectedness makes a difference at all ages
During National Suicide Prevention Week, Professor Elizabeth Zelinski discusses the need for better mental health supports for older adults.
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Donna Benton Named to California’s Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee
Benton, director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center, joins a group of civic leaders who will help to develop components of California’s Master Plan for Aging.
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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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Learn MoreAHCJ Journalism Workshop on Aging & Health
Join us at USC for the latest efforts to address senior health issues, scores of story ideas and the resources to get them done. Learn more and register at bit.ly/ahcj2019
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The Great California ShakeOut
All staff, faculty, and students are encouraged to participate in the university wide Drop, Cover, and Hold-On Drill on October 17, 2019 at 10:17 am. Visit FSEP’s shakeout page for more information.
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USC Homecoming
Cheer on the Trojans as they take on the Arizona Wildcats in the 2019 USC Homecoming football game! For tickets, call (213) 740-GOSC or visit usctrojans.com.
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“My studies of Chinese, Spanish and Italian are proving to be incredibly beneficial! The USC Leonard Davis School has so many great internship opportunities abroad. My plan is to use my knowledge of languages to study eldercare in other countries.”
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