Undergraduate Program Archives

Oct 15

Lesley Holmes Brings Joy and Healthy Food to Board and Care Home Residents

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

Lesley Holmes used her gerontology training, chef skills and a love of multi-generational collaboration to create a vibrant board and care home.

Jun 13

Undergraduate Degree in Gerontology Provides Access, Credibility

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Featured

For Travis Iseri, an undergraduate degree in gerontology opened the door to a diverse career in the nonprofit, government agency and senior care sectors.

May 17

Alexandra Firestone with graphic "Class of 2022"

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.

Jun 16

Graduating student in dress and commencement cap

Q&A with Bachelor’s in Lifespan Health grad Astoria Ho

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, Q&A

Astoria Ho '21 wants to merge her interests in aging and technology to positively transform the lives of older adults and their families.

May 10

Q&A with undergraduate student Ryan Doyloo

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Featured

Ryan Doyloo, a senior graduating from the Human Development and Aging program, shares his experience as an undergraduate student and president of the Student Gerontology Association.

Apr 06

Undergraduate student Luly Bustamante hopes to spread awareness of gerontology

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Student Profile

Luly Bustamante, a senior studying Human Development and Aging at the USC Leonard Davis School, hopes to spread awareness of the importance of gerontology.

Aug 28

Twins head to USC after being named high school valedictorian and salutatorian

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Student Profile, Students

The high-achieving sisters, both USC Presidential Scholars, eye careers in medicine while studying at USC Leonard Davis and USC Dornsife.

Sep 03

Scientific Summer Vacation

By Beth Newcomb Cultural Affairs, Featured, Mitochondria, Research, School Culture

USC Leonard Davis faculty members host student researchers from Howard University, UC Davis, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

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.

Mar 07

Extraordinary undergraduate research focuses on cells’ ability to repair oxidative damage

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Honors and Awards, Lifespan Health, Research, Students

Two USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology undergraduate researchers earned prestigious awards for research focused on sex differences in cells’ ability to repair oxidative stress.