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About Town and Gown of USC

Organized in 1904 as The Women’s Club of the University of Southern California, Town and Gown of USC was given its present title in 1922, under the presidency of Mrs. Rufus B. von KleinSmid. In 1982, Town and Gown of USC became incorporated in the state of California. Town and Gown of USC is the oldest women’s philanthropic organization supported by friends of the university, for the benefit of student scholarships and the improvement of the Town and Gown facility and grounds. ‘Town’ members are friends of the university, including alumnae, who are not connected with USC in a professional or contractual capacity. ‘Gown’ members are those themselves, or whose spouses, are part of the university’s teaching, research, clinical, administrative, athletic, or professional staff. The primary mission of Town and Gown of USC is to support USC through scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students at USC. The first endowed scholarship was established in 1958. For the 2023-2024 academic year, Town and Gown of USC has awarded $2.2 million to 190 students. Regular monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of the month, from October through May, with our annual fundraising benefit taking place in April.

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