Students Archives

Oct 11

Aerial image of students at USC's 2020-21 Commencement at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

A Commencement Like No Other

By Beth Newcomb Events, Students

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.

Oct 07

Master’s Student Embraces Hospitality as the Future of Senior Care

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Careers in Aging, Courses, Featured, Housing, Student Profile, Students

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.

Aug 30

Associate Professor John Walsh leads his Gerontology 310 class in a yoga and core strength routine in front of the Andrus Gerontology Center

A Healthy Start for the Fall Semester

By Beth Newcomb Courses, Faculty, Featured, Health and Wellness, Students

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

Aug 20

Photo of balloons spelling out "Gerontology" in front of the school building on orientation day

The USC Leonard Davis School welcomes new and returning students

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Careers in Aging, Featured, School Culture, Students

Fall 2021 classes will begin on Monday, August 23 for students attending online or in person.

Jul 08

USC Leonard Davis scientists working on research

$4 Million National Institute on Aging Grant Supports Next Generation of Geroscientists

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Research, Students

USC-Buck Geroscience Training Program in the Biology of Aging funds pre- and postdoctoral researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School.

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.

May 20

Illustration of people of all ages being connected by technology

USC Gerontology Students Help Older Adults Navigate Technology, Fight Isolation

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, COVID-19, Featured, Intergenerational, Students

Students serve their local communities and empower older adults via virtual communication.

Apr 07

Illustration of young people protecting the Earth

Maymester and Summer Online Courses Provide International Experiences

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Students, Study Abroad

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.

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.

Sep 29

An Unprecedented Internship: Living in a Retirement Community during COVID-19

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Featured, Internships, Students

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.