On April 3, 2026, the University of Southern California (USC) celebrated Arab American Heritage Month at Hahn Central Plaza, gathering approximately 300 students, faculty, and community members. The event's theme, 'Rooted in Our Stories, Planting Our Own Future,' highlighted the cultural contributions of Arab Americans. Attendees enjoyed performances by Famous Stage Dance Co. featuring traditional dabke dance, belly dancing, and an oud performance by Sounds of Warmth. The menu included delicious offerings such as falafel, hummus, and pita from Falafel Inc., along with ice cream from Kinrose Creamery. The celebration also featured speeches from USC Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Andrew T. Guzman and Allison Hartnett, an assistant professor at the USC Dornsife School of Letters, Arts and Sciences, who served as emcee.