Featured Archives

Mar 07

Dean Cohen Participates in Healthy Aging Panel at Milken Institute Public Health Summit

By Beth Newcomb Featured

The panel discussion, moderated by Chairman of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging and USC Davis School Distinguished Scholar in Residence Paul Irving, covered many aging topics and upcoming challenges and opportunities for older adults.

Feb 22

Dementia Appears on the Decline, Preliminary Study Shows

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Health and Wellness

An analysis of vital statistics and the U.S. Health and Retirement Survey led by University Professor Eileen Crimmins reveals a drop in the dementia rate among men and women 65 and older.

Feb 19

Some Aging Treatments Have Opposite Effects on Males and Females

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Health and Wellness

What helps her live longer might be harmful to him, according to a new study led by Professor John Tower of the USC Davis School of Gerontology and the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

Feb 18

Senior Living Executive Course Provides Valuable Knowledge and Perspectives

By Beth Newcomb Featured

In its second year, the weekend course presented by the Davis School and the USC Marshall School of Business featured a wide array of experts in aging, business, senior housing, and law.

Feb 16

Researchers Highlight Brain Region as “Ground Zero” of Alzheimer’s Disease

By Beth Newcomb Featured

Essential for maintaining cognitive function as a person ages, the tiny locus coeruleus region of the brain is vulnerable to toxins and infection.

Feb 12

Crowdfunding Campaign Supports Study of New Cancer Treatment Approach

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured

Professor Valter Longo leads research into how a diet that mimics fasting can make treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia safer and more effective. Learn More

Feb 10

Remembering Margaret “Peggy” Halvorson

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, In Memoriam

The loyal Trojan alumna and friend of the USC Davis School passed away on February 2, 2016 at the age of 103.

Jan 26

AGHE Honors Davis School Faculty Members

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Honors and Awards

The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education will present awards to Dean Pinchas Cohen and Professor Elizabeth Zelinski at the organization’s upcoming annual meeting.

Jan 25

Student Innovators Use Universal Design to Make Spaces and Products More User-Friendly

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Students

Students from across California showcased innovative design solutions to problems faced by older adults, persons with disabilities, and others during this year’s Morton Kesten Universal Design Competition.

Jan 15

Remembering James E. Birren

By Beth Newcomb Featured, In Memoriam

Professor Emeritus James E. “Jim” Birren, the founding dean of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology and an aging research pioneer considered by many to be the father of modern gerontology, passed away on January 15, 2016 at the age of 97.