MSG Program Archives

Oct 17

Portrait of Sally Duplantier smiling and sitting in a living room

Model for Healthy Aging: Student Earns Master of Science in Gerontology at Age 68

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Featured, Health and Wellness

Sally Duplantier founded her second company, Zing, and earned a Master of Science in Gerontology in her 60s. Her goal is to help older adults age better.

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.

Sep 07

Former Rock Star Seeks Master’s to Address Addiction In Older Adults

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Student Profile

As a female rock star, Brett Anderson fought stereotypes and pushed boundaries. With a master’s in gerontology, she hopes to do the same with aging and addiction.

Aug 10

Master’s Student Puts Off Retirement for a Second Career in Gerontology

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Student Profile

Jennifer Nykyforchyn isn’t ready to retire. She’s using her tech experience and USC training to fashion a second career in gerontology, where age is an asset.

Apr 27

Alumna and partner of investment platform shares transformative experience at USC Leonard Davis

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Careers in Aging, Caregiving, Technology

Katy Fike MSG ’06, PhD ’09, says her time at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology was transformative: “It just opened my eyes, page after page, class after class. I felt there was so much I wanted to know, so I decided to stay for the PhD.”

Feb 19

Larissa Stepanians Lorraine Beckenstein Los Angeles Jewish Home

Master’s Graduate Shows Credibility and Compassion as a Senior Living Administrator

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured

Larissa Stepanians MS '01, chief operating officer of the Los Angeles Jewish Home, says she wakes up every day “with this feeling that I’m going to make a difference.”

Sep 19

Earning a Master’s in Gerontology Before Medical School

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Courses, Demography, Featured, School Culture, Student Profile, Students

Rahil Khasgiwale chose a Master of Science degree program at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology before pursuing his medical degree so that he would be prepared to tackle cutting-edge issues related to aging.