commencement

Discussions – lengthy ones -- are already under way for the commencement of edition 10.

How USC’s controversial decision on Asna Tabassum’s valedictorian speech led to nearly two weeks of campus tension with 93 arrests and a canceled ‘main stage’ commencement.

In particular, her decision to rescind pro-Palestinian valedictorian Asna Tabassum’s speaking slot in USC’s main commencement ceremony drew widespread outrage.

The turmoil escalated when Folt canceled the “main stage” commencement ceremony, depriving students and their families of a treasured ritual.

In May, the USC Academic Senate voted to censure her and Provost Andrew Guzman over their handling of events around commencement.