Academics Archives

Nov 21

Study abroad student palace visit, with students having Hanboks on

An Introduction to Aging in South Korea

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Students, Study Abroad

Study abroad program helps students gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the world’s fastest-aging nation.

Jul 16

PhD Degree Leads to Dream Job at Biotech Startup

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Academics, Alumni, Featured, Research

A professor’s warm welcome led Amin Haghani to pursue a PhD in Biology of Aging. He’s now unlocking the mysteries of aging and longevity at a biotech startup.

Mar 15

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Master’s Student Finds Perfect Pairing In Gerontology and Social Work

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Academics, Alumni, Featured, Health and Wellness

Irma Gonzalez found mentors who believed in her. They helped her find the dual master’s program in gerontology and social work and her ideal career path.

Jul 05

Surf, Sun, Support and Sustainability: Costa Rica Course Provides Lessons for a Long and Healthy Life

By Orli Belman Academics, Courses, Featured, Health and Wellness, Study Abroad

Students traveled to Nicoya, Costa Rica to understand why Costa Rica has one of the longest-lived populations in the world.

Mar 16

Doctor Builds Upon Medical Training with MA in Medical Gerontology

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Academics, COVID-19, Featured, Student Profile

Indonesian physician, Janice Emmanuella, loves caring for older adults. She’s pursuing a MA in Medical Gerontology and her U.S. medical license.

Jan 19

Spring Semester Life Lessons

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Courses, Featured, Health and Wellness

Professors from some of this semester’s gerontology courses share how everyone can use their classroom lessons in their everyday lives.

Nov 15

Dean Pinchas Cohen next to Senior Associate Dean Maria Henke holding a frame

Senior Associate Dean Maria Henke Honored for Education Leadership

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Honors and Awards, School Culture

The Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education Administrative Leadership Honor recognizes extraordinary efforts in advancing gerontology education.

Oct 07

Master’s Student Embraces Hospitality as the Future of Senior Care

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Careers in Aging, Courses, Featured, Housing, Student Profile, Students

Baby boomers expect amenities in their senior care environments. USC Master of Arts in Senior Living Hospitality student and senior living executive Mariele Soriano is embracing this reality.

Sep 15

Illustration of businessman walking into a book

New Book Provides Lessons in Senior Living Leadership

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Alumni, Faculty, Featured, Housing

Inspired by a popular class, Paths to Leadership in the Senior Living Industry, edited by Edward Schneider and Matthew Lifschultz MAASM '18, collects the wisdom of top senior living leaders.

Sep 07

Former Rock Star Seeks Master’s to Address Addiction In Older Adults

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Student Profile

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.