USC canceled its valedictorian speech: What the university got wrong.
by Slate
Slate— On Monday, Andrew Guzman, the provost of the University of Southern California, sent a letter to the campus community announcing the...
Los Angeles Times—Opinion: USC got it wrong in canceling valedictorian's speech. Here's what the school should do now. USC’s decision to rescind valedictorian Asna Tabassum’s invitation to speak at its commencement no doubt resulted from a range of pressures from inside and outside the university, particularly the outcry over the student’s expressions of support for Palestinians. Provost Andrew T. Guzman wrote that he acted in the face of “substantial risks relating to security and disruption at commencement.” Particularly since Oct. 7, university administrators have tough jobs requiring them to balance...
MSNBC—USC Valedictorian Speaks Out After University Cancels Graduation Speech. University of Southern California valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, was barred from speaking at this year's commencement ceremony after pro-Israel groups raised concerns over her social media posts in support of Palestinians. MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin speaks to Tabassum about USC’s decision and what she plans to do next.
ABC News—USC cancels all commencement speakers after canceled valedictorian speech. The University of Southern California announced on Friday all commencement speakers are being eliminated from the commencement ceremony next week.