Cultural Affairs Archives

May 13

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

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Cultural Affairs, 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.

Apr 27

Doctor taking the blood pressure of a dollar sign

COVID-19 Recovery Challenges Include Possible Financial Hardships

By Orli Belman COVID-19, Cultural Affairs, Featured, Health and Wellness

For many Americans, the extension or end of social distancing measures may mean the start of another challenging chapter, says Assistant Professor Reggie Tucker-Seeley.

Sep 03

Donna Benton Named to California’s Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiving, Community Service, Cultural Affairs, Demography, Featured

Benton, director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center, joins a group of civic leaders who will help to develop components of California's Master Plan for Aging.

Sep 03

Scientific Summer Vacation

By Beth Newcomb Cultural Affairs, Featured, Mitochondria, Research, School Culture

USC Leonard Davis faculty members host student researchers from Howard University, UC Davis, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Jan 24

Creating a more age-friendly campus

By Beth Newcomb Cultural Affairs, Elder Abuse, Environment, Featured, Health and Wellness, School Culture, Students

Think beyond the stereotypes to help Trojans of all ages feel welcome in classrooms and on campus, say USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology experts.

Dec 12

Isolation and transportation: serious challenges for diverse, older Angelenos

By Beth Newcomb Cultural Affairs, Elder Abuse, Environment, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

Research conducted by USC and UCLA and supported by AARP examines travel, technology and mobility issues.

Aug 01

Age-Friendly USC

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Cultural Affairs, Demography, Environment, Featured, Health and Wellness, School Culture, Students

Conducting healthy aging research is a key principle of the global network and one in which USC, thanks to the USC Leonard Davis School, has long been a leader.

Jul 17

New grey-haired emojis make World Emoji Day worth celebrating

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Cultural Affairs, Featured, Health and Wellness, Pop Culture

Older adults will be better represented in the digital realm with the emoticons

Jul 09

Hollywood takes on aging

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Cultural Affairs, Faculty, Featured, Health and Wellness, Pop Culture

USC Leonard Davis School Professor George Shannon took part in a California Commission on Aging panel that brought experts together to strategize ways to improve the portrayals of older adults and the aging experience in film and on television.

Jun 20