Student Profile Archives

Sep 07

Former Rock Star Seeks Master’s to Address Addiction In Older Adults

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Student Profile

As a female rock star, Brett Anderson fought stereotypes and pushed boundaries. With a master’s in gerontology, she hopes to do the same with aging and addiction. Continue Reading Former Rock Star Seeks Master’s to Address Addiction In Older Adults

Aug 10

Master’s Student Puts Off Retirement for a Second Career in Gerontology

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Student Profile

Jennifer Nykyforchyn isn’t ready to retire. She’s using her tech experience and USC training to fashion a second career in gerontology, where age is an asset. Continue Reading Master’s Student Puts Off Retirement for a Second Career in Gerontology

Jun 23

PhD Candidate Aims to Improve Care for LGBTQ+ Older Adults

By Beth Newcomb Diversity, Featured, Health and Wellness, Student Profile, Students

Health care and support services fail to accommodate needs of many older LGBTQ+ individuals, says PhD in Gerontology candidate Meki Singleton. Continue Reading PhD Candidate Aims to Improve Care for LGBTQ+ Older Adults

Jun 15

Master’s Student Discovers Passion For Nutrition At USC Leonard Davis

By Beth Newcomb Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Student Profile

“Now, I feel like I’m on the right direction,” student Shauna Davis says of the online Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity program. Continue Reading Master’s Student Discovers Passion For Nutrition At USC Leonard Davis

Apr 06

Undergraduate student Luly Bustamante hopes to spread awareness of gerontology

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Student Profile

Luly Bustamante, a senior studying Human Development and Aging at the USC Leonard Davis School, hopes to spread awareness of the importance of gerontology. Continue Reading Undergraduate student Luly Bustamante hopes to spread awareness of gerontology

Mar 10

Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity Student Spotlight: Lily Reisinger

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Student Profile

Lily Reisinger, a first-year graduate student in the Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity program, hails from St. Louis, Missouri and has always loved to cook. Continue Reading Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity Student Spotlight: Lily Reisinger

Feb 12

Aspiring Dietitian Aims to Promote Healthy Habits & Reduce Disparities

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Student Profile, Students

Alicia Miller plans on working with women and children in underrepresented and underserved communities after completing her Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity. Continue Reading Aspiring Dietitian Aims to Promote Healthy Habits & Reduce Disparities

Aug 28

Twins head to USC after being named high school valedictorian and salutatorian

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Student Profile, Students

The high-achieving sisters, both USC Presidential Scholars, eye careers in medicine while studying at USC Leonard Davis and USC Dornsife. Continue Reading Twins head to USC after being named high school valedictorian and salutatorian

Jun 29

Master’s in Gerontology Provides Strong Foundation for Senior Living Leadership

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Careers in Aging, Featured, Intergenerational, Student Profile

With a rapidly aging population in need of support, "professionals who can develop sound solutions and policies will be critical and in demand," says Sahar Edalati MS '13, associate executive director for The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights in New York. Continue Reading Master’s in Gerontology Provides Strong Foundation for Senior…

May 13

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

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Diversity, 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. Continue Reading Gerontology PhD graduate to study health disparities, including impact of COVID-19 on Puerto Rican older adults

Student Profile

Former Rock Star Seeks Master’s to Address Addiction In Older Adults

Master’s Student Puts Off Retirement for a Second Career in Gerontology

PhD Candidate Aims to Improve Care for LGBTQ+ Older Adults

Master’s Student Discovers Passion For Nutrition At USC Leonard Davis

Undergraduate student Luly Bustamante hopes to spread awareness of gerontology

Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity Student Spotlight: Lily Reisinger

Aspiring Dietitian Aims to Promote Healthy Habits & Reduce Disparities

Twins head to USC after being named high school valedictorian and salutatorian

Master’s in Gerontology Provides Strong Foundation for Senior Living Leadership

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

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