USC is once again ranked third among U.S. universities for its fundraising successes, according to a national survey being released Wednesday. USC was reported to have received nearly $732 million in gifts in 2014. The annual survey by the Council for Aid to Education found that Harvard University was first, with $1.16 billion in donations, setting a new record. Stanford came next, with $928.4 million. For 2013 results, the previous report put Stanford first, Harvard second and USC third.

January 27, 2015 ・ From Los Angeles Times