What are 5 interesting facts about USC?

8 Fun Facts About USC #2 – USC is the only University in the world to have a gold medal-winning athlete in every Summer Olympiad since 1912. How cool is that? Overall, the University has produced 423 Olympians – the most of any University. These Olympians have gone on to capture a record 288 total Olympic Medals!

What 3 famous people attended USC?

NEIL ARMSTRONG. August 13, 1969; New York City, NY, USA; A tumultuous ticker tape parade up Broadway in New York City on August 13, 1969, welcomed home the Apollo 11 astronauts, first men to land on the moon.

  • GEORGE LUCAS.
  • JOHN WAYNE.
  • JANE GOODALL.
  • RON HOWARD.
  • JERRY BUSS.
  • JOHN CARPENTER.
  • SAM PECKINPAH.

    • What is something unique about USC?

    USC is the only university in the world to have a gold medal-winning athlete in every summer Olympiad since 1912… And the only university to have an alum nominated for an Oscar every year since the Academy Awards’ inception in 1929. Ron Howard and Brian Grazer were classmates at USC.

    What is the most popular sport at USC?

    Although football is the most popular sport, USC has so many sports programs that are just as fun to cheer on. Our Women’s Volleyball Team was #1 in our Division this year and the Men’s Water Polo Team has won the National Championship four years in a row.

    What is USC famous for?

    USC is known for its prestigious academic programs, sunny location, strong athletics programs, famous alumni, and more.

    What is USC ranked in the world?

    University Ranking

    Ranked By 2018 2022
    QS – World University Ranking 132 112
    THE (Times Higher Education) – University Ranking 66 63
    US News & World Report – Global Universities 62 70
    US News & World Report – National University Ranking 22 27

    What is USC best known for?

    How many championships has USC football won?

    11

    USC Trojans football
    Bowl record 34–20 (.630)
    Claimed national titles 11 (1928, 1931, 1932, 1939, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1974, 1978, 2003, 2004)
    Unclaimed national titles 6
    Conference titles 39

    Has USC ever won a national championship in football?

    1962 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS In 1962, John McKay led USC to its first national championship in 23 years and inaugurated one of the greatest dynasties in college football history.