USC-Buck Geroscience Training Program in the Biology of Aging funds pre- and postdoctoral researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School.
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PhD Candidate Aims to Improve Care for LGBTQ+ Older Adults
Health care and support services fail to accommodate needs of many older LGBTQ+ individuals, says PhD in Gerontology candidate Meki Singleton.
USC Gerontology Students Help Older Adults Navigate Technology, Fight Isolation
Students serve their local communities and empower older adults via virtual communication.
Maymester and Summer Online Courses Provide International Experiences
While the pandemic may have curtailed summer travels, USC students still have the opportunity to immerse themselves in other cultures online via Maymester and Summer courses.
Aspiring Dietitian Aims to Promote Healthy Habits & Reduce Disparities
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.
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.