USC cancels main commencement ceremony following chaotic pro-Palestine protests
by Mike Bedigan
Apr 25, 2024
3 minutes
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 student speaker.
The institution announced the decision – described by those due to graduate as “truly heartbreaking” – on Thursday after protestors clashed with campus security and police on Wednesday. More than 90 protesters were arrested during the demonstrations.
’s 2024 commencement ceremony is scheduled for 10 May. The university said it will still host dozens of
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