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.
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New grey-haired emojis make World Emoji Day worth celebrating
Older adults will be better represented in the digital realm with the emoticons
Hollywood takes on aging
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.
College Choice names USC Leonard Davis School #1 Gerontology Program
USC’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has been ranked the #1 Gerontology Master’s program in the country.
University of Southern California joins the Age-Friendly University Global Network
USC is the first university in California to endorse the 10 principles of the international Age-Friendly University Initiative, which highlights how higher education can respond to the challenges and opportunities of an aging population.
Accounting for diversity—and addressing disparities—in aging
Moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach is critical for addressing health and social disparities in aging and age-related disease, say USC experts.
Portrait exhibit shares stories of a diverse group of older Angelenos
"Quiet Heroes - Over Eighty," a new exhibit in the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology's Sophie Davis Gallery by photographer and USC alumnus Barry Shaffer, provides universal life lessons from older Los Angeles immigrants and people of color.
Research that reflects the community
The Healthy Minds Research Volunteer Corps links scientists with potential research participants of varying racial and socioeconomic backgrounds from across the greater Los Angeles area.
USC Leonard Davis PhD candidate exhibits leadership in teaching, research, and service
Catherine Pérez Receives 2018 AGHE Student Leadership Award.
Lifespan Health Research Promotes Unexpected Connections Across USC
The new Ensuring Lifespan Health initiative highlights how studying aging brings very different fields together in the quest for healthier and happier lives.