Asna Tabassum, University of Southern California’s 2024 valedictorian, responds after the university denied her the chance to give a speech at commencement.
The University of Southern California will no longer allow its valedictorian to give a speech at graduation this spring due to security concerns related to the Israel-Hamas war.
The University of Southern California is facing intense criticism after canceling a planned graduation speech by valedictorian Asna Tabassum, citing unspecified "substantial risks relating to security and disruption.
What was supposed to be a time of celebration for Asna Tabassum - the University of Southern California's 2024 valedictorian - has turned to disappointment after the university denied her the chance to give a speech at commencement over security concerns.