USC Valedictorian Slams School For Canceling Her Speech
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Yahoo— The university said Asna Tabassum's commencement speech would be canceled due to security and safety risks.
Deadline—Miky Lee To Deliver USC School Of Cinematic Arts Commencement Address; USC Cancels Pro-Palestinian Valedictorian Speech Over Safety. The USC School of Cinematic Arts has announced that Miky Lee will deliver the 20024 Commencement address. James Gray, director, writer, and SCA alumnus, will receive the Mary Pickford Alumni Award at the graduation ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium on Friday, May 10, 2024. “Miky Lee is a true pioneer and ambassador of collaborative global […]
ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos—USC valedictorian speaks out after school canceled her commencement speech. Asna Tabassum, the valedictorian of the University of Southern California, opened up about the decision by school leaders to cancel her commencement speech.
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...