Students Archives

Oct 14

PhD student Qiao Wu and Fengxue Zhou MSG ’20 engagement photo

Grow Old With Me

By Beth Newcomb Students

“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.”

Oct 14

Student Pursues Master’s to Expand Senior Care in Black Communities

By Beth Newcomb Careers in Aging, Caregiving, Cultural Affairs, Featured, Health and Wellness, Student Profile, Students

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.

Oct 13

Mariele Soriano, Kris Brannon, Victor Wilson portraits

Knowledge and Service

By Beth Newcomb Careers in Aging, Housing, Students

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

Oct 13

Illustration of nursing home residents outside with caregivers and visitors

Gift Supports Senior Living Students

By Orli Belman Featured, Giving, 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.

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