The University of Southern California graduation ceremony witnessed a remarkable moment as Asna Tabassum received her diploma. She is the valedictorian whose speech was canceled due to controversy over her pro-Palestinian views. Tabassum’s walk across the stage prompted thunderous applause from the audience, as her classmates and spect...
In an open letter addressed to Provost Andrew Guzman and President Carol Folt, USC professor Mike Ananny expressed profound disappointment with their leadership. Ananny expressed outrage at the recent controversy surrounding the cancellation of Valedictorian Asna Tabassum’s address. Ananny accused them of failing to uphold their commitment t...
Los Angeles, United States – AFP A top US university has canceled its plans for a graduation speech by a Muslim student over what it says are safety concerns, after pro-Israel groups criticized her selection. The decision by the University of Southern California is the latest controversy to roil American higher education since Israel lau...