Academics Archives

Sep 15

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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.

Aug 10

Master’s Student Puts Off Retirement for a Second Career in Gerontology

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Student Profile

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.

Jun 24

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USC Launches Three New Nutrition and Dietetics Master’s Degrees

By Orli Belman Academics, Careers in Aging, Featured, Health and Wellness, Lifespan Health, Nutrition

Beginning in the fall of 2021, these innovative programs, offered both online and on campus, will provide students with a flexible approach to gaining expertise for in-demand careers in areas of food service management, dietetics, and nutrition across the lifespan.

May 07

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Column: How Gerontology Education Is Meeting The Challenges Of COVID-19 And Beyond

By Beth Newcomb Academics, COVID-19, Featured, Viewpoints

Gerontology education programs are uniquely suited to address the challenges emphasized by COVID-19 and to anticipate future areas to focus on, write Senior Associate Dean Maria Henke and Dean Pinchas Cohen in a column for LeadingAge California.

Apr 07

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Maymester and Summer Online Courses Provide International Experiences

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Students, Study Abroad

While the pandemic may have curtailed summer travels, USC students still have the opportunity to immerse themselves in other cultures online via Maymester and Summer courses.

Mar 24

Senior Living and Shipping Containers: Students Learn about Modular Construction for Housing, Medical Facilities and More

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured

Speakers from BMarko Structures discussed the potential of modular senior living and skilled nursing facilities with the Student Gerontology Association.

Nov 30

Ærtebjerghaven, a senior living community in Odense, Denmark, includes health-promoting design features, including decentralized residential clusters; atriums that provide light, fresh air and safe outdoor access; single-occupancy rooms with private bathrooms; and large, open common spaces that can be reconfigured for physical distancing (photo: Victor Regnier).

Form, function, and fighting disease in senior living

By Beth Newcomb Academics, COVID-19, Featured, Housing

More important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, USC experts teach students how to design and operate senior living facilities that promote public health.

Sep 10