The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1880 by Robert Maclay Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California. USC's core mission is to cultivate and enrich human mind and spirit through teaching, research, artistic creation, professional practice, and selected forms of public service. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across its Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and 22 other schools, attracting students from all 50 U.S. states and around the world.
USC boasts a notable roster of affiliated individuals, including numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes scholars, and MacArthur Fellows among its faculty and alumni. Significant investors and benefactors include names like George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. Key achievements include pioneering research in areas such as biotechnology, communications, and digital media. The university has made a substantial impact on both local and global scales through its comprehensive educational programs, research initiatives, and community engagement efforts.
Organizations similar to University of Southern California include USC Viterbi School of Engineering, San Diego State University, Chapman University and Tufts University.
University of Southern California was founded in 1920.
University of Southern California's headquarters is located in Los Angeles, CA, US.
University of Southern California has 28,873 employees as of Feb 11, 2024.
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