Alumni Archives

Oct 15

Sandwich generation caregiver illustration showing woman balancing on the noses of a boy and old man

Labor of Love: COVID-19 Made it Clear We Need to Care for Caregivers

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiving, Community Service, COVID-19, Demography, Health and Wellness, Intergenerational

The pandemic kept kids home from school and upended the workplace, placing Americans who care for aging family members under even more pressure.

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.

Jul 29

Q&A with PhD in Gerontology Grad Carly Roman

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, Q&A

Carly Roman PhD '21 wants to combine research and practice to ensure that older adults have opportunities to feel valued and stay socially connected.

Jun 17

Alumna to Receive AFAR Scientific Award of Distinction

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Featured, Honors and Awards

The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) has announced that our 2015 PhD in Gerontology graduate Morgan Levine will receive the Vincent Cristofalo Rising Star Award in Aging Research.

Jun 16

Graduating student in dress and commencement cap

Q&A with Bachelor’s in Lifespan Health grad Astoria Ho

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, Q&A

Astoria Ho '21 wants to merge her interests in aging and technology to positively transform the lives of older adults and their families.

Jun 15

Nutrition Expert Achieves Global Reach In Fighting Alzheimer’s With USC Leonard Davis

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

At the Amos Institute, alumna Amylee Amos shares dietary interventions that aim to slow or potentially reverse neurodegenerative decline.

May 14

Q&A with master’s student Giovanna Manson-Hing

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, Q&A

Giovanna Manson-Hing, a member of the USC Master of Arts in Gerontology class of 2021, shares her experiences and future plans to promote brain health and support caregivers.

May 10

Q&A with undergraduate student Ryan Doyloo

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Featured

Ryan Doyloo, a senior graduating from the Human Development and Aging program, shares his experience as an undergraduate student and president of the Student Gerontology Association.

Apr 08

Kingsley Manor resident Conny Van Dyke and Shaun Rushforth MS ’08 outside a bench surrounded by lush greenery

Master’s Graduate Embraces Multidisciplinary, Compassionate COVID-19 Response as Senior Living Executive Director

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured

Shaun Rushforth MS '08, executive director of the Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens in Fresno, California, says the depth and breadth of his USC education aided in responding to the pandemic as well as ideas for "opening anew."

Nov 20

Kerry Burnight PhD '96 with an older adult showing them iPad screen of a dog

USC alumna puts her gerontology degree to work as a technology executive

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Careers in Aging, Featured, Technology

Dr. Kerry Burnight says a degree in gerontology can apply to any career because aging is living. Learn how her doctorate from the USC Leonard Davis School led to a variety of rewarding positions in academic, non-profit and technology sectors.