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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the former University of Southern California (USC) President who died recently
A
James Zumberge
B
Steven Sample
C
John R. Hubbard
D
Norman H. Topping
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Steven Browning Sample (November 29, 1940 – March 29, 2016) was the 10th president of the University of Southern California (USC). He became president in 1991 and was succeeded by C. L.

Detailed explanation-2: -An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international business, USC’s diverse curricular offerings provide extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration with leading researchers in highly advanced learning environments.

Detailed explanation-3: -USC is a private public-benefit nonprofit corporation controlled by a board of trustees composed of 50 voting members and several life trustees, honorary trustees, and trustees emeriti who do not vote.

Detailed explanation-4: -The University of Southern California was incorporated by the Methodist Episcopal church in 1880; it opened the same year. After his arrival in 1917, philosopher Ralph Tyler Flewelling established USC as a bastion of personalism.

Detailed explanation-5: -USC Has It All: Top Rated Academics, An Outstanding Reputation, A Very Strong Alumni, The Most Beautiful Campus, A Vibrant Social Environment, A Huge Tradition In Sports (Especially Football), And Overall A Dream University.

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