We cannot trust you, Provost Guzman and President Folt
An open letter from Annenberg professor Mike Ananny to Provost Andrew Guzman and President Carol Folt.
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USC to ‘release’ outside speakers, honorees from commencement
The decision comes amid widespread and sustained backlash for USC's unprecedented decision Monday to cancel Valedictorian Asna Tabassum's address.
USC has been foolishly consistent on campus free expression
The University’s decision to bar the valedictorian from speaking echoes its stifling of John Strauss’ free speech.
Aftershocks ring in wake of USC valedictorian speech decision
Several statements, local and national headlines, and tens of thousands of petition signatures later, a picture of general anger and frustration emerges.
Student organizations say: Let our valedictorian speak at commencement
Our open letter has been co-signed by 65 University student and local organizations.
The choice between safety and free speech is a false one
If USC was able to protect Ben Shapiro in 2018, they can protect Asna Tabassum — not doing so is a choice.
Valedictorian, salutatorians recognized
Distinctions were awarded to honorees of the Class of 2022 at the Academic Honors Convocation.
Liana Ching graduating as valedictorian
Ching is the third consecutive Viterbi student chosen as the senior class valedictorian.