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Axios

USC cancels main commencement ceremony after protests, arrests

Apr 25

By April Rubin

Los Angeles Times

After canceling commencement, USC will host event at L.A. Coliseum, rolls out new campus security

3 days ago

CNN

CNN

See the scene from pro-Palestinian protests at USC

Apr 24

The New York Times

The New York Times

The New York Times

What to Know About the Campus Protests Over the Israel-Hamas War

Apr 29

BBC.com

BBC.com

California college cancels graduation ceremony as protests over Israel's war in Gaza continue

Apr 26

By Mike Wendling, Bernd Debusmann Jr. & Bernd Debusmann

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Why did the USC graduation get cancelled?

Columbia is the second major university to cancel part of its graduation ceremony. The University of Southern California announced in late April that it would cancel its main graduation ceremony, several days and considerable backlash after it scrapped its valedictorian speech over security concerns.

Columbia University cancels its main commencement ceremony after weeks of turmoil

South Carolina Public Radio

Did the USC cancel graduation in 2024?

After canceling its mainstage commencement ceremony amid pro-Palestinian protests, USC has announced plans for a “Trojan Family” graduation event next week at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The event will take place Thursday, May 9 at 8:30 p.m. USC announced on Thursday.

After canceling commencement, USC will host event at L.A. Coliseum, rolls out new campus security

Los Angeles Times

When is USC graduation 2024?

USC Commencement – May 10, 2024. The 141st Commencement Ceremony.

USC Commencement – May 10, 2024 | The 141st Commencement Ceremony

USC Commencement

Why did the USC cancel the valedictorian speech?

The cancellation comes after the school said valedictorian Asna Tabassum could not give a speech due to “safety concerns” after people were upset with posts she had on her social media.

USC cancels main commencement ceremony after nixing valedictorian’s speech

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NBC Los Angeles

Student's mother tried to stop vandalism of Tommy Trojan statue at USC

Apr 29

By Hetty Chang

The Guardian

The Guardian

USC vetoed a Muslim student’s graduation speech for her pro-Palestinian views. Why?

Apr 26

USC's move to cancel commencement amid protests draws criticism from students, alumni

Apr 25

By Stefanie Dazio

USC's move to cancel commencement amid protests draws criticism from students, alumni

Apr 25

By Stefanie Dazio

The Daily Freeman

USC cancels graduation ceremony and dozens are arrested on other campuses as anti-war protests grow

Apr 25

Traverse City Record Eagle

USC's move to cancel commencement amid protests draws criticism from students, alumni

Apr 25

By Stefanie Dazio

Alton Telegraph

USC's move to cancel commencement amid protests draws criticism from students, alumni

Apr 25

By Stefanie Dazio

A Message to the Trojan Community - We Are SC

Apr 26

uscannenbergmedia.com

Folt meets with Divest From Death Coalition a second time

6 days ago

By Kelsey Goldbach & Mohammed Zain

The Janesville Gazette

The Janesville Gazette

The Janesville Gazette

USC's move to cancel commencement amid protests draws criticism from students, alumni

Apr 25

By Stefanie Dazio

USC's move to cancel commencement amid protests draws criticism from students, alumni

Apr 25

By Stefanie Dazio

Towanda Daily Review

USC silences its valedictorian; she vows to fight on

Apr 26

By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan

Fox Business

Fox Business

Students ‘disheartened’ after USC cancels commencement

Apr 26

Daily Trojan Online

DPS turned peaceful protest violent, organizers say, as they vow to continue demonstrating

Apr 26

By Christina Chkarboul

C Pam Zhang and Safiya Noble have withdrawn as USC commencement speakers.

Apr 28

By Dan Sheehan

Yahoo News

Yahoo News

USC will hold a 'Graduate Celebration' at the Coliseum in place of the canceled main commencement

3 days ago

By Austin Turner

Fox News

Fox News

Campus anti-Israel protests jeopardize college graduation plans

Apr 26

By Steve Harrigan

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Apr 26

Axios

Axios

Latino students are key part of pro-Palestine encampment protests

6 days ago

By Russell Contreras

Los Angeles Police Call Off City-Wide Tactical Alert As USC Tensions Ease At Renewed Encampment – UCLA Update

Apr 28

By Bruce Haring

The Hill

LA mayor on cancellation of USC commencement: ‘That was the decision that they had to make’

Apr 28

By Lauren Sforza

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators return to USC for another on-campus protest; Tommy Trojan statue vandalized

Apr 27

New York Post

New York Post

USC seniors who didn’t have high school graduations due to COVID 'in tears' over canceled ceremony as campus overrun by anti-Israel protests

Apr 27

By Georgia Worrell

USA TODAY

USA TODAY

College protests live updates: USC cancels main graduation ceremony

Apr 25

By John Bacon, Thao Nguyen & Eduardo Cuevas

Mondoweiss

Mondoweiss

Meet the 'homegrown violent extremism' researcher behind the crackdown on pro-Palestinian students at USC

6 days ago

TMZ

TMZ

Tommy Trojan USC Statue Vandalized by Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators

Apr 28

The Associated Press

The Associated Press

The Associated Press

USC cancels main commencement over Gaza war protests

Apr 25

By Steve Leblanc & Nick Perry

USC cancels ‘main stage’ graduation ceremony amid protests, valedictorian controversy

Apr 25

By Victoria Ivie & Allyson Vergara

JTA News - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

JTA News - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

JTA News - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

After USC cancels graduation amid Israel protests, some Jewish students question their place on campus

Apr 26

By Jacob Gurvis

University of Southern California cancels its main commencement event, citing 'safety measures'

Apr 25

The New York Times

The New York Times

The New York Times

USC Confronts an Unfamiliar Era of Activism Amid Israel-Gaza Protests

Apr 25

By Shawn Hubler

The New York Times

The New York Times

The New York Times

Protests Threaten College Graduations, Denying Seniors Second Chance at Normalcy

Apr 28

By Frank Rojas, Callie Holtermann & Sandra Evangelina Garcia

Los Angeles Times

How a derailed UCS commencement brought 'complete disaster'

Apr 27

By Angie Orellana Hernandez, Jaweed Kaleem & Matt Hamilton

Los Angeles Times

At USC, arrests. At UCLA, hands off. Why pro-Palestinian protests have not blown up on UC campuses

Apr 26

By Teresa Watanabe

USC cancels 'main stage' commencement ceremony

Apr 25

By Matt Hamilton & Jaweed Kaleem

Los Angeles Times

USC says it is canceling its 'main stage' commencement ceremony

Apr 25

By Jaweed Kaleem & Matt Hamilton

The New York Times

The New York Times

The New York Times

U.S.C. Cancels Its Main Graduation Ceremony, Citing Security Concerns

Apr 25

By Stephanie Saul

University of Southern California

USC announces 2024 commencement celebrations

Apr 25

Los Angeles Times

Police arrest 93 people at USC amid Gaza war protests

Apr 24

By Angie Orellana Hernandez, Jaweed Kaleem & Melissa Gomez

Daily Trojan Online

The initial ‘Gaza Solidarity Occupation’ at USC, and the aftermath — as it happened

Apr 25

By Christina Chkarboul

USC president to meet with Pro-Palestinian protest organizers for 2nd consecutive day

6 days ago

By Rob Hayes & Irene Cruz

uscannenbergmedia.com

USC sets protocol for finals amid campus unrest

6 days ago

By Aditya Thiyag

Commencement speakers launch boycott of USC satellite graduation ceremonies

Apr 28

By Jaweed Kaleem

Los Angeles Times

Protests at USC stay peaceful; LAPD calls off tactical alert

Apr 28

By Ian James

The Associated Press

The Associated Press

The Associated Press

USC president makes her first remarks over recent campus controversies on Israel-Hamas war

Apr 27

By Stefanie Dazio

Anti-Israel Anarchists Rob Covid Kids Of Second Graduation

6 days ago

By Shawn Fleetwood

Forward

Forward

USC taught its pro-Palestinian valedictorian to ask good questions — then axed commencement because it was afraid of them

Apr 26

Fox News

Fox News

USC student recounts disappointment after graduation commencement was canceled due to anti-Israel protests

Apr 29

By Jeffrey Clark

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