School Culture Archives

Sep 17

Geroscience Los Angeles Meeting Celebrates SoCal Student and Trainee Aging Research

By Beth Newcomb Featured, School Culture, Students

The second annual GLAM event drew more than 400 registrants from 29 institutions to present research and network with fellow scientists.

Sep 10

Photo of kimono show participants from September 6

Kimono Show Recognizes Japanese Cultural Traditions and Collaboration Between USC Leonard Davis School and Yamano Beauty College

By Orli Belman Events, Featured, Intergenerational, Lifespan Health, School Culture

The USC Leonard Davis School hosted a kimono fashion show from the Yamano Beauty College in Japan that celebrated the over-decade-long partnership between the two schools and the symbolism that the Japanese kimono represents across the lifespan.

Jul 24

Portrait of Cristal M. Hill, PhD outside the USC Leonard Davis School

Cristal Hill Receives GSA Nathan Shock New Investigator Award

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Honors and Awards, School Culture

The distinguished honor is given for outstanding contributions to new knowledge about aging through basic biological research.

Jun 17

Pride celebration highlights LGBTQ+ history, advocacy, and art

By Beth Newcomb Diversity, Featured, School Culture

Event featured presentations from USC ONE Archives and the Los Angeles LGBT Center, paintings and ceramic art displays, and music by Mariachi Arco-Iris de Los Angeles.

May 10

Dozens of students in commencement robes and sashes at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Commencement 2024

Celebrating the USC Leonard Davis Class of 2024

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, School Culture, Students

This year’s graduating class is the largest in the school’s history, with more than 200 students from throughout the U.S. and world.

Apr 11

Illustration showing people putting huge vegetables, berries and fruits into glass bowl

Helping USC Eat Healthy, One Choice at a Time

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, School Culture

The USC EatWell subcommittee, co-led by USC Leonard Davis professor and dietitian Cary Kreutzer, helps USC students, staff, and faculty eat better with workshops, recipes, and nutritious on-campus meal choices.

Mar 27

Jon Pynoos speaking during retirement party

Celebrating Professor Emeritus Jon Pynoos

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Faculty, Featured, School Culture

The USC Leonard Davis community recently gathered to honor and celebrate the distinguished career and retirement of Professor Jon Pynoos, PhD.

Feb 16

Fifth Avenue Entertainment performing Gospel music during lunch

USC Leonard Davis School Black History Month Event Features Traditions Passed Down from Generations Before

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Diversity, Featured, Nutrition, School Culture

Event celebrates the power of Black music, food and family ties.

Feb 16

Hearty Food and Healthy Aging

By Beth Newcomb School Culture, Student Profile, Students

For chef and USC Leonard Davis student Jordyn Roberson, feeding the community and studying aging is a satisfying combination.

Nov 21

Linda Broder, faculty, and guests at her retirement event

Celebrating Linda Broder

By Beth Newcomb Featured, School Culture

The USC Leonard Davis School community came together on November 14, 2023 to celebrate the contributions of Linda Broder and congratulate her for 50 years of service to the school.