May 17 A gerontology graduate learns prevention is the best medicine. Alexandra Firestone plans to become a doctor and to promote healthy habits for all ages By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Q&A Alexandra Firestone, BS '22 aims to enhance the aging experience and promote longevity.Read More
May 16 MSNHL grad has a recipe for helping others through food. Ahmicqui Bribiescas-Page plans to become a registered dietitian who connects health, culture and nutrition By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Q&A Ahmicqui Bribiescas-Page, MSNHL '22 plans to help people by pursuing a career in nutrition and dietetics.Read More
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.Read More
May 09 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.Read More
Jan 05 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.Read More
Oct 15 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.Read More
Sep 15 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.Read More
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.Read More