Stories and Spotlights Archives

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.”

Dec 16

Attending the USC Gerontology Online Program from Rhode Island

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Student Profile

Sarah Lamontagne knew she wanted to continue her education in gerontology, but she needed to find an online program to fit her busy schedule.

Nov 10

A Busy Professional Pursues Gerontology Online Degree Program

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Student Profile

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.

Oct 28

Nontraditional Student Earns Master’s in Gerontology

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Alumni, Careers in Aging, Featured, Student Profile

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.

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.

Aug 12

A Passion for Research Leads to Gerontology PhD

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Research, Student Profile

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.

Apr 05

PhD in Gerontology student Elizabeth Avent makes an impact

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, Elder Abuse, School Culture, Student Profile

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.

Apr 05

Master of Science in Gerontology student Stephanie Bolton makes an impact

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, School Culture, Student Profile

Even with her busy academic schedule, Master of Science in Gerontology student Stephanie Bolton has taken on several extraordinary roles both within and outside of USC.

Sep 26

In the business of caring

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

Meet alumna Jodi Olshevski MSG '91, and learn how a corporate-academic collaboration helps older adults age safely at home.

Mar 16

Siblings enrich their business partnership with gerontology degrees

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Featured

A unique pair of siblings have taken the phrase “Trojan Family” literally, embarking on their USC educational journey together and enriching their business partnership in the process.