Students Archives

May 15

Class of 2020 Spotlight: Tari Williams, MAASM

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Events, Students

From working as a resident assistant to leading as the vice president of the USC Student Gerontology Association, Tari Williams has found her experiences at USC to be incredibly impactful in shaping her future career in the gerontology field.

May 13

Laptop with graduation cap on a stack of books and diploma

Class of 2020: Virtual Celebration and Reception

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Students

Join us for a day of celebration to honor the graduating Class of 2020 on Friday, May 15, 2020.

May 13

Gerontology PhD graduate to study health disparities, including impact of COVID-19 on Puerto Rican older adults

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Cultural Affairs, Featured, Honors and Awards, Student Profile, Students

Catherine Pérez Garcia PhD ’20, a first-generation college student, will continue her research on health disparities in minority populations as assistant professor of sociology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Apr 27

A picture of Seth Rogen and USC students.

Students fight Alzheimer’s in Washington, D.C.

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, School Culture, Students

On a trip to Washington, D.C., a group of USC Leonard Davis School students met actor Seth Rogen playing a more serious role: Alzheimer’s activist.

Apr 16

Homemade greeting cards for seniors made by members of the USC chapter of Glamour Gals

Gerontology students reach out to older adults isolated by COVID-19

By Orli Belman Community Service, COVID-19, Featured, Intergenerational, Students

Members of the USC Student Gerontology Association and the USC chapter of the service group Glamour Gals are connecting with older adults across the country.

Apr 10

Colorful artwork depicting a group of individuals standing around a central figure's head

Life Courses

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Courses, Students

A multifaceted curriculum provides students with an expanding set of entry points for understanding all aspects of aging, including their own.

Mar 25

Gerontology students connect online

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

Following spring break, USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology students returned to class this week, convening online over the videoconferencing app Zoom.

Feb 19