Alumni Stories

May 10

A rock star’s new gig: expert in aging. Brett Anderson aims to use her master’s in gerontology to be of service to older adults

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Q&A

Brett Anderson, MSG '22 shares what inspired her to study gerontology, her plans after graduation and more.

May 09

Portrait of Adria Navarro, PhD with program manager title

Alumna Adria Navarro Receives Prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Elder Abuse, Featured, Honors and Awards

2011 PhD in Gerontology graduate will research the role of social workers in evaluating older adults’ capacity to make decisions.

Jan 05

Tim Deal standing in front of CBS Studio Center

Where Gerontology Meets TV Production: A Master’s Student’s Mashup

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured

Tim Deal MSG is passionate about both gerontology and TV production. His path has taken him between the two. The sweet spot is where they intersect.

Oct 15

Sandwich generation caregiver illustration showing woman balancing on the noses of a boy and old man

Labor of Love: COVID-19 Made it Clear We Need to Care for Caregivers

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiving, Community Service, COVID-19, Demography, Health and Wellness, Intergenerational

The pandemic kept kids home from school and upended the workplace, placing Americans who care for aging family members under even more pressure.

Sep 15

Illustration of businessman walking into a book

New Book Provides Lessons in Senior Living Leadership

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Alumni, Faculty, Featured, Housing

Inspired by a popular class, Paths to Leadership in the Senior Living Industry, edited by Edward Schneider and Matthew Lifschultz MAASM '18, collects the wisdom of top senior living leaders.

Jul 29

Q&A with PhD in Gerontology Grad Carly Roman

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, Q&A

Carly Roman PhD '21 wants to combine research and practice to ensure that older adults have opportunities to feel valued and stay socially connected.

Jun 17

Alumna to Receive AFAR Scientific Award of Distinction

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Featured, Honors and Awards

The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) has announced that our 2015 PhD in Gerontology graduate Morgan Levine will receive the Vincent Cristofalo Rising Star Award in Aging Research.

Jun 16