Paul Irving, Milken Institute President and USC Distinguished Scholar in Residence; Davis School Dean Pinchas Cohen; and Fernando Torres-Gil, Director for Policy Research on Aging at the UCLA School of Public Affairs, discussed Irving’s new book, “The Upside of Aging,” at the 2015 Aging in America Conference.
More than 50 USC Davis School of Gerontology faculty members and students presented research at the 2014 Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting held November 5-9 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. From poster presentations to awards, all facets of the school’s impressive scientific investigations were on display.
Just in time for November’s National Entrepreneur Month, entrepreneur Kevin Xu ’11 and his wife Leah Yang MASM ’13 are announcing a commitment from the Xu family to the USC Davis School of Gerontology to establish the Brighten Award for Entrepreneurial Gerontology.
Congratulations Class of 2014! The largest class in the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology’s history graduated today. Bringing together faculty, staff and students, the graduation program also included the largest number of award presentations by the University to students from the Davis School. “I am amazed by these students,”…
USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology student Nicole Marcione is one of three finalists to be recognized for the opportunity to win the John R. Hubbard USC Latino Alumni Association award. Her assistance in research studying patients with sleep disorders and their treatments along with her drive to help older adults as a professional Pilates instructor pave a bright future in her career in the field of aging.[View Video…]
With the pen name, “Hope Concordia,” this USC Davis School graduate student shares her story of domestic abuse to help others in her new book, Still Standing: A Survivor’s Story. [ Continue Reading… ]
While there are many programs to manage pain, many seriously ill patients find that their pain is frequently unrecognized and untreated. While palliative care efforts are documented as an effective intervention, they function best when the caregiver or clinician is attuned as possible to the patient’s varying state. Obviously, this…
Once again, the USC Leonard Davis School graduated its largest class. This year’s graduates shared a special honor: earning a heartfelt send-off from Pinchas Cohen in his first commencement as dean. “As you well know, the USC Leonard Davis School is continuing to innovate and explore what it means to…
I’m graduating this year with a master of science degree in gerontology from the USC Leonard Davis School. As I reflect on my time in the department, I am filled with gratitude for the professors who positively influenced my collegiate experience and extended their support in academic mentorship and collaboration….
Helping seniors harness the social media revolution for their increased health and happiness is a major component in USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology dean Pinchas Cohen’s plans for the future of the institution. Dubbing this phenomenon “Digital Aging,” he held a competition for USC Leonard Davis School students and…
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