Jon M. Chu, in the midst of making back-to-back Wicked movies, will deliver the keynote address at USC's 142nd commencement ...
The University of Southern California (USC) has announced it will not hold its main commencement ceremony next month, amid pro-Palestine protests on campus and criticism over a previously canceled ...
USC announced Thursday that it is canceling its main May commencement ceremony, capping a dramatic series of moves that began last week after it informed valedictorian Asna Tabassum, who had been ...
Trump’s DEI crackdowns have also targeted racially segregated dorms and graduation ceremonies, which USC hosts.
USC has canceled all commencement speakers for this year’s graduation ceremony amid controversy surrounding the revocation of the university's valedictorian speech. “Given the highly ...
“While the decision was difficult, it was necessary to maintain and prioritize the security of the USC community during the coming weeks, and to allow those attending commencement to focus on the ...
Asna Tabassum was scheduled to speak at the commencement but has since been told that USC will not allow her to do so due to safety concerns. Provost Andrew Guzman released a statement revoking ...
Chu was slated to speak last spring before the University canceled its main commencement speeches amid backlash surrounding Valedictorian Asna Tabassum.
As a result, we will not be able to host the main stage ceremony,” the university said in a statement. USC still plans to hold other commencement events, including ceremonies for all of its individual ...
Jon M. Chu, at the halfway point of directing back-to-back Wicked movies, will deliver the keynote address at USC’s 142nd commencement ceremony in May. Chu, whose credits also include Crazy Rich ...