Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
It’s not coincidental that campus tends to look its best before commencement.
Sure, everything from flowers to students may benefit from the changing of the seasons — from the dark and cold winters that Logan enjoys to a bright and warm, but not too warm, spring time.
And yes, of course, the sunshine lasting just that little bit longer through the end of the day does play a role too, as the sun itself hangs just a bit higher in the sky each day along its march to the Summer Solstice.
But, and maybe selfishly in the face of Mother Earth, it actually has more to do with graduates than you may think.
For the campus groundskeepers, commencement is one of the two biggest days of the year — in addition to the return of students in the Fall Semester.
In this video, learn about the efforts required to make campus look its best as a final send off for some, and a welcome home for others.
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Since 1888, Utah State University established itself as a premier research institution known through the world for its intellectual and technological leadership. USU’s main campus is in Logan, plus 30 campuses throughout Utah. And as long as WiFi is available, you can be an Aggie anywhere through USU Online.
USU competes in 16 NCAA Division I sports. Our student section, the HURD, is one of the loudest and rowdiest in the nation. The diehards become True Aggies by kissing on the block “A” on Homecoming. Adrenaline junkies sled down Old Main hill between classes or rock climb outside. And everyone eats Aggie Ice Cream — even with a foot of snow on the ground.
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It’s not coincidental that campus tends to look its best before commencement.
Sure, everything from flowers to students may benefit from the changing of the seasons — from the dark and cold winters that Logan enjoys to a bright and warm, but not too warm, spring time.
And yes, of course, the sunshine lasting just that little bit longer through the end of the day does play a role too, as the sun itself hangs just a bit higher in the sky each day along its march to the Summer Solstice.
But, and maybe selfishly in the face of Mother Earth, it actually has more to do with graduates than you may think.
For the campus groundskeepers, commencement is one of the two biggest days of the year — in addition to the return of students in the Fall Semester.
In this video, learn about the efforts required to make campus look its best as a final send off for some, and a welcome home for others.
–––––––––––
Since 1888, Utah State University established itself as a premier research institution known through the world for its intellectual and technological leadership. USU’s main campus is in Logan, plus 30 campuses throughout Utah. And as long as WiFi is available, you can be an Aggie anywhere through USU Online.
USU competes in 16 NCAA Division I sports. Our student section, the HURD, is one of the loudest and rowdiest in the nation. The diehards become True Aggies by kissing on the block “A” on Homecoming. Adrenaline junkies sled down Old Main hill between classes or rock climb outside. And everyone eats Aggie Ice Cream — even with a foot of snow on the ground.
#7 Best Bang for the Buck in the West - Washington Monthly
#8 Public University in the Nation - Washington Monthly
#11 Best Online Bachelor's Program - U.S. News & World Report
There’s a place for you at Utah State. Join us.
https://usu.edu/admissions/aggielife/
Follow Us
FB: facebook.com/UtahState
IG: instagram.com/USUAggielife
TW: twitter.com/USUAggies
USU is committed to a learning and working environment free from discrimination. For USU’s non-discrimination notice, see equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination.
