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.
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An Unprecedented Internship: Living in a Retirement Community during COVID-19
While most USC Leonard Davis students had their internships pivot to a virtual setting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nelson Rubio Argueta’s internship site, Kingsley Manor Retirement Community in Los Angeles, was also his home.
Virtual cultural immersion in Colombia
In May 2020, students in GERO 499 took a virtual visit to Colombia.
Twins head to USC after being named high school valedictorian and salutatorian
The high-achieving sisters, both USC Presidential Scholars, eye careers in medicine while studying at USC Leonard Davis and USC Dornsife.
Online Education with Expertise and Optimism
As online education and virtual classrooms slowly become the norm, students and teachers alike continue to tackle new challenges together.
Students support nonprofit bringing meals to people facing illness
USC Student Gerontology Association raises funds for Project Angel Food, a nonprofit which cooks and delivers meals to those living with serious illnesses.
Gerson Galdamez, PhD ’20, aims to improve aging policy and services in Los Angeles and beyond
Galdamez says his years at the Leonard Davis School have provided him with many incredible experiences both inside and outside of the classroom, including opportunities to travel and engage in policymaking and foundation work.
Class of 2020 Spotlight: Kelly Norton, MAG
Kelly Norton MAG '20 got an unexpected firsthand experience in caregiving that not only taught her the importance of supporting caregivers but also showcased her strength and dedication.
Class of 2020 Spotlight: Tari Williams, MASM
From working as a resident assistant to leading as the vice president of the USC Student Gerontology Association, Tari Williams has found her experiences at USC to be incredibly impactful in shaping her future career in the gerontology field.
Gerontology PhD graduate to study health disparities, including impact of COVID-19 on Puerto Rican older adults
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.