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The Shocking Truth About the Ice Bucket Challenge at USC You’ve Never Saw If you remember the Ice Bucket Challenge of 2014, you probably recall viral videos of celebrities dousing themselves in ice-cold water to raise awareness for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). But buried beneath the viral fame, the University of Southern California (USC) played an intriguing, lesser-known role that reveals a surprising twist in how the university contributed to—and shaped—this global phenomenon you’ve never seen in full. ### The Shocking Connection: USC’s Hidden Leadership in the Ice Bucket Movement While most coverage focuses on viral stunts and dollar-pit participants, USC’s real involvement went far beyond hosting puddles of ice water on its campus. One shocking truth? USC researchers and student organizers were quietly instrumental in linking athlete activism, campus health initiatives, and viral outreach during the challenge—bridging college sports culture with public health advocacy in an unexpected way.