Students Archives

Nov 21

Study abroad student palace visit, with students having Hanboks on

An Introduction to Aging in South Korea

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Students, Study Abroad

Study abroad program helps students gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the world’s fastest-aging nation.

Sep 29

People surrounding and looking at the GLAM poster session

Conference Shines Spotlight on L.A. Geroscience Research

By Beth Newcomb Events, Featured, Research, Students

Inaugural Geroscience Los Angeles Meeting (GLAM) welcomes researchers from many Southern California institutions for a day of scientific discussion focused on students and trainees.

Aug 16

Portrait of Everett Kalin and family atop Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

What did you do this summer? USC Leonard Davis student climbed Half Dome with her 93-year-old grandfather

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Intergenerational, Students

Everett Kalin has long been an inspiration to his granddaughter Sidney, a sophomore human development and aging major at the USC Leonard Davis School and an avid hiker and adventurer.

Jul 13

Group of students sitting and standing in front of the USC Leonard Davis School

Field trip to USC Leonard Davis School introduces USC TRiO students to aging research opportunites

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Events, Featured, Students

GEMSTEM panel inspires students with valuable advice and mentorship.

Apr 28

Portrait of Josh Senior at Undergraduate Research Symposium

Josh Senior receives second place at the 2023 USC Undergraduate Symposium

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Honors and Awards, Students

Josh Senior, a GEMSTEM scholar in Mara Mather’s Emotion and Cognition Lab earned second place in the Life Sciences category at the USC Undergraduate Symposium.

Oct 26

Student wearing a face mask smiles with two seniors who are also wearing face masks

USC Chapter of Dialogue Society Focuses on Outreach to Older Adults

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, Featured, Intergenerational, School Culture, Students

Joining forces with existing chapters at UCLA and UCI, the USC chapter focuses on student outreach to older adults, including those living in senior communities.

Jun 27

USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Awarded $2M for Undergrad Research

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Students

NIA grant promotes diversity and participation in the aging research workforce of the future.

May 17

Rows of graduation caps, including a custom decorated one that says "SC"

Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, School Culture, Students

The USC Leonard Davis School celebrated the members of its largest-ever graduating class on May 13, 2022.

Apr 13

Neuroscience Student, USC Leonard Davis Lab Member Wins Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Honors and Awards, Students

Ammar Dharani researches the structural and connectivity changes following traumatic brain injury.

Nov 08

Personal Trainer and MA Student Sees Fitness as Key to Healthy Aging

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

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.