Featured Archives

May 18

Leonard Davis School Teams Up with Local Leaders to Make Los Angeles More Age-Friendly

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured

The Leonard Davis School joins forces with Mayor Eric Garcetti, Supervisor Hilda Solis, AARP and more to announce the launch of Purposeful Aging Los Angeles – an innovative, sustained initiative to make the Los Angeles region the most age-friendly in the world.

May 17

Congratulations to the Class of 2016!

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, Students

For the fourth year in a row, the USC Leonard Davis School celebrates its largest group of graduates in history.

May 06

A Degree Nearly 70 Years in the Making

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, Student Profile

With the help of the Leonard Davis School, 96-year-old World War II veteran Alfonso Gonzales returns to campus to become the oldest-ever graduate of USC.

May 03

University Professor Eileen Crimmins Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Honors and Awards

World-renowned demography expert and USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology AARP Professor recognized as one of the nation’s leading scientists.

May 01

Leonard Davis School Student Finds Purpose in Protecting Older Adults

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, Student Profile

Gerson Galdamez, who graduates from the Human Development and Aging program this spring and will pursue a PhD in Gerontology, wants to make a difference by researching how to defend older adults against abuse.

Apr 30

US-France Collaboration on Paradox Workshop

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured

A new "Paradox Workshop," slated to take place October 13-16, 2016, will be sponsored by the French Consulate in Los Angeles, the Hospital of the Good Samaritan in Los Angeles, and the USC Leonard Davis School.

Apr 28

Jon Pynoos What's Hot in Aging Research 2016

What’s Hot in Aging Research at USC 2016

By Beth Newcomb Featured

On April 18, 2016, the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology hosted the annual What's Hot in Aging Research at USC symposium. This year's event focused on how nutrition and diet interact with genetics to influence lifespan.

Apr 14

Americans Live Longer But With Disabilities or Health Issues, Study Shows

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness

Findings from new study led by USC University Professor Eileen Crimmins challenge assumptions that increased longevity is a sign of good health.

Apr 11

Newly Discovered Proteins May Protect Against Aging’s Illnesses

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Mitochondria

Tested in both mice and human cells and produced in the energy-producing mitochondria of cells, the proteins may lead to greater understanding of aging-related diseases from diabetes to Alzheimer’s to cancer.

Mar 28

LA Dept. of Aging Management Team Completes USC Davis/ASA Gerontology Course

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured

“Fundamentals of Gerontology” course provides team of busy professionals with valuable evidence-based information on aging, says LA Dept. of Aging General Manager and USC Davis alumna Laura Trejo. Next online classes start April 4!