The USC Leonard Davis School celebrated the members of its largest-ever graduating class on May 13, 2022.
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Neuroscience Student, USC Leonard Davis Lab Member Wins Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Ammar Dharani researches the structural and connectivity changes following traumatic brain injury.

Personal Trainer and MA Student Sees Fitness as Key to Healthy Aging
Victor Wilson helps older adults improve their strength, flexibility and balance. With a Master of Arts in Gerontology, he’ll take his mission of healthy aging through fitness to a new level.

Grow Old With Me
“We are looking forward to experiencing everything in our life together... We believe that aging can be a positive experience, and growing older together is sweet.”

Student Pursues Master’s to Expand Senior Care in Black Communities
Kris Brannon wants to level the playing field in long-term care in Black communities. Her experience in women’s tackle football is going to help her do that.

Knowledge and Service
Three students share how their gerontology education empowers them to help older adults become healthier and happier.

Gift Supports Senior Living Students
Donations provide scholarship support for students pursuing the first-of-its-kind Master of Arts in Senior Living Hospitality, which is designed to prepare senior living professionals to address a growing population and changing consumer demands.

A Commencement Like No Other
During physically distanced ceremonies held twice daily from May 14 through 20, 2021, more than 36,000 diplomas were conferred to USC graduates in the classes of 2020 and 2021, including more than 400 graduates of the USC Leonard Davis School.

Master’s Student Embraces Hospitality as the Future of Senior Care
Baby boomers expect amenities in their senior care environments. USC Master of Arts in Senior Living Hospitality student and senior living executive Mariele Soriano is embracing this reality.

A Healthy Start for the Fall Semester
To help students stay active and relieve stress, Associate Professor John Walsh brings the exercise routine he led during online lectures to campus.