Asna Tabassum, USC’s 2024 valedictorian, was slated to deliver a speech at the university’s 141st commencement ceremony on May 10. Since her selection as valedictorian, pro-Israel groups and ...

This is the first time the university has banned a valedictorian from the tradition of speaking onstage at its annual graduation ceremony. According to USC Provost Andrew T. Guzman, who released a ...

“While the decision was difficult, it was necessary to maintain and prioritize the security of the USC community during the coming weeks, and to allow those attending commencement to focus on the ...

USC has canceled all commencement speakers for this year’s graduation ceremony amid controversy surrounding the revocation of the university's valedictorian speech. “Given the highly ...

Trump’s DEI crackdowns have also targeted racially segregated dorms and graduation ceremonies, which USC hosts.

Jon M. Chu, in the midst of making back-to-back Wicked movies, will deliver the keynote address at USC's 142nd commencement ...

Asna Tabassum was scheduled to speak at the commencement but has since been told that USC will not allow her to do so due to safety concerns. Provost Andrew Guzman released a statement revoking ...

As a result, we will not be able to host the main stage ceremony,” the university said in a statement. USC still plans to hold other commencement events, including ceremonies for all of its individual ...

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Chu was slated to speak last spring before the University canceled its main commencement speeches amid backlash surrounding Valedictorian Asna Tabassum.

Jon M. Chu, at the halfway point of directing back-to-back Wicked movies, will deliver the keynote address at USC’s 142nd commencement ceremony in May. Chu, whose credits also include Crazy Rich ...