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More than 2,000 students will come to USC for the 42nd annual National Tournament.

PODCAST: The president sits down with Assal Habibi, USC associate research professor of psychology and director of the USC Center for Music, Brain and Society, to discuss how music — something deeply woven into society and the human experience — helps shape the brain.

PHOTO GALLERY: Our photographers are everywhere, capturing this milestone. Check out our collection of memorable images.

Alex Gramajo experienced firsthand the barriers faced by minority communities in his historically working-class community, from language gaps to under-resourced clinics.

COMMENCEMENT: Driven by their own experiences with childhood illness — along with breakthrough research experience and service to the community — Taylor Renneker and Jason Toliao are looking forward to medical school.

Melissa Soong and Elechi Iroaga will address their classmates during the school’s ceremony Friday.

COMMENCEMENT: A first-generation college student, Tiffany Wang treasures the support and opportunities for growth she found at the USC Leonard Davis School.

COMMENCEMENT: As the legendary coach prepares to address USC Marshall graduates, players Juju Watkins, Sean Cody and Mike Williams — and Carroll himself — weigh in on the Hall of Famer’s Trojan legacy.

The new award will support USC dramatic arts students pursuing careers across film, theater and the creative industries.

COMMENCEMENT: Football helped USC Annenberg senior transfer student Malique “Kash” Amos become a charismatic leader.