USC: University cancels all outside graduation ceremony speakers after controversy - BBC News

It comes after the decision to cancel a speech by a Muslim student sparked protests on campus.

5 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, A protest march was held on Thursday on USC campusBy Lipika PelhamBBC NewsThe University of Southern California (USC) has cancelled outside speakers for this year's graduation ceremony.

It follows controversy surrounding the cancellation of the university's valedictorian speech, due to be given by Muslim student Asna Tabassum.

Last week, USC said her speech should not go ahead due to security concerns, after complaints that her social media presence was antisemitic.

The latest announcement will see the cancellation of all keynote speakers.

In a statement, the university says its leadership had decided "it is best to release outside speakers and honourees from attending this year's ceremony".

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