USC protests break out after anti-Israel valedictorian’s commencement speech cancelled over safety concerns


by WFIN Local News

WFIN Local News— Hundreds of protesters gathered at the University of Southern California on Sunday in support of Class of 2024 valedictorian Asna Tabassum after her commencement speech was canceled, along with other outside commencement speakers. The post USC protests break out after anti-Israel valedictorian’s commencement speech cancelled over safety concerns first appeared on WFIN Local News.

Fox News—USC student recounts disappointment after graduation commencement was canceled due to anti-Israel protests. A senior at the University of Southern California (USC) responded to the cancelation of her school's commencement ceremony in an interview Monday.  "It was genuinely devastating," USC senior Melina Feradouni said. "I was sitting in the classroom doing a final review session when I got the email from the [university] provost. It came to the point where my eyes began to water — I was so distraught, I had to ask the professor to excuse me. I was so heartbroken that everything I've worked for has...

KTVZ—USC calls off speaker appearances at 2024 commencement after canceling its Muslim valedictorian’s speech. By Taylor Romine and Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — The University of Southern California announced it’s calling off appearances by prominent speakers and honorees at its graduation ceremony next month, days after the institution canceled the commencement speech of its Muslim valedictorian Asna Tabassum due to what it called security concerns. USC said its decision

KEYT—USC calls off speaker appearances at 2024 commencement after canceling its Muslim valedictorian’s speech. By Taylor Romine and Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — The University of Southern California announced it’s calling off appearances by prominent speakers and honorees at its graduation ceremony next month, days after the institution canceled the commencement speech of its Muslim valedictorian Asna Tabassum due to what it called security concerns. USC said its decision