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."
USC students, faculty and pro-Palestinian activists gathered on campus Thursday to push back against what they called 'institutional silencing' of valedictorian Asna Tabassum.
USC students, faculty and pro-Palestinian activists gathered on campus Thursday to push back against what they called 'institutional silencing' of valedictorian Asna Tabassum.