Students Archives

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.

Sep 10

Palenquera selling fruits in Cartagena, Colombia

Virtual cultural immersion in Colombia

By Orli Belman Academics, Students, Study Abroad

In May 2020, students in GERO 499 took a virtual visit to Colombia.

Aug 28

Twins head to USC after being named high school valedictorian and salutatorian

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Student Profile, Students

The high-achieving sisters, both USC Presidential Scholars, eye careers in medicine while studying at USC Leonard Davis and USC Dornsife.

Aug 13

Zoom screenshot of Walsh’s students holding up four fingers to represent their course, Gero 414, Neurobiology of Aging.

Online Education with Expertise and Optimism

By Beth Newcomb Academics, COVID-19, Featured, School Culture, Students

As online education and virtual classrooms slowly become the norm, students and teachers alike continue to tackle new challenges together.

May 27

Students support nonprofit bringing meals to people facing illness

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Community Service, COVID-19, Featured, Students

USC Student Gerontology Association raises funds for Project Angel Food, a nonprofit which cooks and delivers meals to those living with serious illnesses.

May 21

Gerson Galdamez, PhD ’20, aims to improve aging policy and services in Los Angeles and beyond

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Events, Featured, Students

Galdamez says his years at the Leonard Davis School have provided him with many incredible experiences both inside and outside of the classroom, including opportunities to travel and engage in policymaking and foundation work.

May 15

Class of 2020 Spotlight: Kelly Norton, MAG

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Events, Students

Kelly Norton MAG '20 got an unexpected firsthand experience in caregiving that not only taught her the importance of supporting caregivers but also showcased her strength and dedication.