University of Southern California

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/university-of-southern-california

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was University of Southern California built?1880 by Robert M. Widney
2. What is the location?Los Angeles, California, United States
3. What is the academic structure?Comprises 23 schools, including the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
4. When was USC founded?USC was founded in 1880 by Robert M. Widney. It is the oldest private research university in California.
5. Where is USC located?USC is located in Los Angeles, a big city on the sunny coast of California.

Private Research University: An independent institution dedicated to both advanced academic instruction and significant scholarly investigation and discovery.
Association of American Universities (AAU): A consortium of leading North American research universities recognized for their comprehensive graduate programs and research excellence.
Intercollegiate Sports: Athletic competitions organized between teams from different universities and colleges.
Post-graduate Students: Students who have completed their bachelor's degree and are pursuing further studies, such as master's or doctoral degrees.