Get in the Flow
Beat the summer heat with these fun facts about the fantastic fountains of USC’s University Park and Health Sciences campuses.
Located In Hahn Central Plaza, the Shumway Fountain heralds your arrival at the nucleus of the campus. (Photo/Chris Shinn)
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More than 150 people attend a live viewing party to enjoy catered lunch and community.
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Celebrating the Class of 2024
Graduating Trojans celebrated around campus in May with family, friends, faculty and more who showed support with plenty of flowers, all things Cardinal and Gold, and of course, photos. View more moments on the commencement website.
![A USC graduate poses in front of Tommy Trojan with her family](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-4-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![Doves fly over USC's campus with a crown and Trojan Marching Band behind](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GR63706-scaled-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![A USC graduate and his Corgi walk down Trousdale](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-5-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![A USC graduate poses in front of a USC sign](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-8-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![A USC graduate giving a fist bump to another student](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-1-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![Eight USC students pose in front of Bovard](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-3-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![A line of USC students preparing for their graduation ceremony](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-9-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![Students waving to their families as they walk to their seats for their grad ceremony](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-2-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![A USC graduate takes a pose with his father](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-6-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![A USC graduate poses in front of Tommy Trojan with her family](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-4-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![Doves fly over USC's campus with a crown and Trojan Marching Band behind](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GR63706-scaled-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![A USC graduate and his Corgi walk down Trousdale](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-5-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![A USC graduate poses in front of a USC sign](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-8-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![A USC graduate giving a fist bump to another student](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-1-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![Eight USC students pose in front of Bovard](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-3-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![A line of USC students preparing for their graduation ceremony](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-9-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![Students waving to their families as they walk to their seats for their grad ceremony](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-2-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![A USC graduate takes a pose with his father](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grad-6-540x0-c-default.jpg)
![23 USC student athletes, each representing their respective sport, pose in front of the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/usc-trojans-all-21-sports-2023-2024-768x432.jpg)
Honoring the Academic and Athletic
USC proudly honors its student-athletes’ academic and athletic accomplishments, underscoring the significance of excellence in both capacities. By prioritizing academic success alongside athletic endeavors, USC student-athletes embody the spirit of the Trojan Family and uphold this respected tradition of excellence at USC.
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: How USC helped propel hip-hop innovation
Some of the foremost innovators in hip-hop are part of the Trojan Family. USC artists and scholars look back on 50 years of the art form — and forward to its future evolution.
![Illustration featuring a hip hop dancer, blended with images of USC, a record and music note and a pillar](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TFM_SPR24_HipHop_Feat-1920x1080-1-768x432.webp)
Spotlight: USC’s Health Sciences Schools
![USC students with hands raised at a spirit rally](https://usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GR64792-2400x1350-1-768x432.jpg)