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.”
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Archive: April 2020
Master’s student Kayee Liu connects with his community through nutrition education and filmmaking
Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity (MSNHL) student Kayee Liu enjoys sitting down with patients and helping them develop healthy eating plans.
Master’s in Gerontology Provides Flexibility, Valuable Perspective for Senior Living Leadership
"USC was a great option for me because of the hybrid program; it gave the flexibility I needed," says Josh Johnson MAG '09, Chief Operating Officer of West Bay Senior Living and USC lecturer.
Master’s Graduate Shows Credibility and Compassion as a Senior Living Administrator
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.”
Attending the USC Gerontology Online Program from Rhode Island
Sarah Lamontagne knew she wanted to continue her education in gerontology, but she needed to find an online program to fit her busy schedule.
A Busy Professional Pursues Gerontology Online Degree Program
Thai Nguyen chose the convenient and comprehensive online Master of Arts program at USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology to learn the latest in aging research, techniques and methods to enhance his work with older adults and veterans.
Nontraditional Student Earns Master’s in Gerontology
Corinne Jones went back to school as a nontraditional student for a Master of Arts in Gerontology. Learn how an education at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology prepared her for a thriving career with the state of California.
Earning a Master’s in Gerontology Before Medical School
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.
A Passion for Research Leads to Gerontology PhD
As USC Biology of Aging PhD student Juan Bravo watched his own parents age, he realized he wanted to do something that would help other older adults cope with age-related illnesses.
PhD in Gerontology student Elizabeth Avent makes an impact
PhD in Gerontology student Elizabeth Avent is devoting her doctoral program to investigating the important but overlooked topic of intimate partner violence in older adults.