December 2015

Dec 17

Kelvin Davies Awarded Honorary Professorship in Taiwan

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Honors and Awards

Professor Davies received an Honorary Doctorate and Distinguished Professorship from Chang Gung University, the top private university in Taiwan.

Dec 14

Exciting New Davis School Courses Offered for Spring 2016

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Students

Next semester, new sections of Special Topics in Gerontology (GERO 499) allow students to explore the intersections of aging with the media, spirituality, innovation, and more.

Dec 13

USC Davis PhD Student Recognized for Elder Abuse Injury Research

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, Honors and Awards

PhD in Gerontology student Jeanine Yonashiro-Cho honored by the Gerontological Society of America for her presentation on forensic characteristics of intentional injuries in older adults.

Dec 08

Why Do We Remember—or Forget—the Details?

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness

USC Leonard Davis study proposes a new explanation of why experiencing shocking or exciting moments can either improve or impair the memories surrounding them.

Dec 07

USC Davis Student Researcher Honored for Hispanic Health Disparity Research

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Diversity, Featured, Honors and Awards

USC PhD in Gerontology student Catherine Pérez wins two prestigious poster awards for her study of health disparities and the “Hispanic Paradox.”

Dec 03

New Research Advances Definition of Person-Centered Care

By Beth Newcomb Featured

Research cooperation between USC, the American Geriatrics Society, and the SCAN Foundation highlights that “well-being” is about more than just the absence of disease; it’s also about letting personal values and preferences drive health and care.

Dec 01