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Nov 21

Study abroad student palace visit, with students having Hanboks on

An Introduction to Aging in South Korea

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Students, Study Abroad

Study abroad program helps students gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the world’s fastest-aging nation.

Nov 01

Television Producer Earns Master of Arts in Gerontology to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Featured

Alexandra Gleysteen spent a career producing television news stories. With a master’s in gerontology, she’s working to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in women.

Oct 19

Graphic of Lauren Brown that has a portrait of her smiling next to her title, "Assistant Professor of Gerontology"

Assistant Professor Lauren Brown: Understanding and Improving Aging among Black Americans though Data Science and Storytelling

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Podcast

Lauren Brown is an assistant professor at the USC Leonard Davis School. Her research uses publicly available data to uncover the unique difficulties Black Americans face in maintaining physical and psychological well-being as they age. Her lab both challenges the methods used to study older Black adults and strives to…

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.

Oct 17

Peter Mullin driving a car and posing for the camera

In Memoriam: Peter Mullin

By Beth Newcomb Featured, In Memoriam

Longtime member of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Board of Councilors passed away September 18, 2023.

Oct 16

Venture Capitalist Gains Confidence and Credibility From Dual MSG/MBA Degree

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

A dual MSG/MBA degree merged Daniel Kaplan’s interests in gerontology and business. He now invests in solutions that bring equity to aging populations worldwide.

Oct 07

Ageism Awareness Day: Debunking the myths of aging

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

In honor of Ageism Awareness Day, we are highlighting some insights from a recent presentation by Instructional Professor Paul Nash to the Los Angeles County Commission on Older Adults.

Sep 29

People surrounding and looking at the GLAM poster session

Conference Shines Spotlight on L.A. Geroscience Research

By Beth Newcomb Events, Featured, Research, Students

Inaugural Geroscience Los Angeles Meeting (GLAM) welcomes researchers from many Southern California institutions for a day of scientific discussion focused on students and trainees.