Alumni Archives

May 13

Gerontology PhD graduate to study health disparities, including impact of COVID-19 on Puerto Rican older adults

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Diversity, Featured, Honors and Awards, Student Profile, Students

Catherine Pérez Garcia PhD ’20, a first-generation college student, will continue her research on health disparities in minority populations as assistant professor of sociology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Continue Reading Gerontology PhD graduate to study health disparities, including impact of COVID-19 on Puerto Rican older adults

May 05

From USC Leonard Davis School undergrad to medical doctor fighting COVID-19

By Orli Belman Alumni, COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness

Humanitarian Tyler Evans '02 has responded to disease outbreaks around the globe and is now the chief medical officer overseeing the COVID-19 response for the New York City Department of Emergency Management. Continue Reading From USC Leonard Davis School undergrad to medical doctor fighting COVID-19

Apr 27

Alumni at Work

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Careers in Aging

How the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology helped three graduates explore the gerontology field and forge unique careers in aging and health. Continue Reading Alumni at Work

Apr 27

Alumna and partner of investment platform shares transformative experience at USC Leonard Davis

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Careers in Aging, Caregiving, Technology

Katy Fike MSG ’06, PhD ’09, says her time at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology was transformative: “It just opened my eyes, page after page, class after class. I felt there was so much I wanted to know, so I decided to stay for the PhD.” Continue Reading…

Mar 07

Master’s in Gerontology Provides Flexibility, Valuable Perspective for Senior Living Leadership

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Careers in Aging, Featured

"USC was a great option for me because of the hybrid program; it gave the flexibility I needed," says Josh Johnson MAG '09, Chief Operating Officer of West Bay Senior Living and USC lecturer. Continue Reading Master’s in Gerontology Provides Flexibility, Valuable Perspective for Senior Living Leadership

Feb 19

Larissa Stepanians Lorraine Beckenstein Los Angeles Jewish Home

Master’s Graduate Shows Credibility and Compassion as a Senior Living Administrator

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured

Larissa Stepanians MS '01, chief operating officer of the Los Angeles Jewish Home, says she wakes up every day “with this feeling that I’m going to make a difference.” Continue Reading Master’s Graduate Shows Credibility and Compassion as a Senior Living Administrator

Jan 23

USC Leonard Davis scientist receives prestigious cancer research fellowship

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, Honors and Awards

Postdoctoral researcher Priya Rangan will travel to Italy and investigate the links between the gut microbiome and prostate cancer. Continue Reading USC Leonard Davis scientist receives prestigious cancer research fellowship

Oct 29

Resident Lorraine Beckenstein and Larissa Stepanians MS '01 embrace on a bench in a courtyard of the LA Jewish Home

Senior living: adapting to changing demographics and demands

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Demography, Featured, Health and Wellness

Three USC Leonard Davis alumni discuss upcoming trends and challenges for their communities and the senior living industry. Continue Reading Senior living: adapting to changing demographics and demands

Oct 28

Nontraditional Student Earns Master’s in Gerontology

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Alumni, Careers in Aging, Featured, Student Profile

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. Continue Reading Nontraditional Student Earns Master’s in Gerontology

Jun 17

Helping NFL Players Fuel Up for the Field

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, Health and Wellness, Nutrition

As the first-ever full-time team dietitian for the LA Chargers, USC Leonard Davis alumna Erica Capellino plans meals, snacks and drinks with optimum performance in mind. Continue Reading Helping NFL Players Fuel Up for the Field

Alumni

Gerontology PhD graduate to study health disparities, including impact of COVID-19 on Puerto Rican older adults

From USC Leonard Davis School undergrad to medical doctor fighting COVID-19

Alumni at Work

Alumna and partner of investment platform shares transformative experience at USC Leonard Davis

Master’s in Gerontology Provides Flexibility, Valuable Perspective for Senior Living Leadership

Master’s Graduate Shows Credibility and Compassion as a Senior Living Administrator

USC Leonard Davis scientist receives prestigious cancer research fellowship

Senior living: adapting to changing demographics and demands

Nontraditional Student Earns Master’s in Gerontology

Helping NFL Players Fuel Up for the Field

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