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USC Employee Decides to Earn Certificate in Gerontology

July 28th, 2020

It didn’t take long for Athan Bezaitis to catch the gerontology bug. He worked as communications director for the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology before he ever took a class. But after getting to know the school’s faculty and students and learning about their

5 Tips for Becoming a Better Teacher Online

April 30th, 2020

Associate Professor John Walsh shares the tips he’s learned over the years that can help even novice instructors improve their teaching both online and off.

A Busy Professional Pursues Gerontology Online Degree Program

November 10th, 2019

Thai Nguyen chose the convenient and comprehensive online Master of Arts program at USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology to learn the latest in aging research, techniques and methods to enhance his work with older adults and veterans.

Nontraditional Student Earns Master’s in Gerontology

October 28th, 2019

Corinne Jones went back to school as a nontraditional student for a Master of Arts in Gerontology. Learn how an education at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology prepared her for a thriving career with the state of California.

Earning a Master’s in Gerontology Before Medical School

September 19th, 2019

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.

A Passion for Research Leads to Gerontology PhD

August 12th, 2019

As USC Biology of Aging Ph.D student Juan Bravo watched his own parents age, he realized he wanted to do something that would help other older adults cope with age-related illnesses.