The University of Southern California is the oldest private research university in California and one of the most influential universities on the West Coast. Founded in 1880, USC has grown into a global institution with exceptional programs in film and television (USC School of Cinematic Arts — the most connected film school in the world), business (Marshall School of Business), engineering (Viterbi School), law (Gould School), and communications (Annenberg School). USC is a member of the Pac-12 Conference and consistently ranks in the top 25 national universities. USC's University Park campu…