First the University of Southern California nixed a commencement speech by its valedictorian. Now, university officials say they’re « redesigning » the entire graduation.
First the University of Southern California nixed a commencement speech by its valedictorian. Now, university officials say they’re « redesigning » the entire graduation ceremony, with one especially notable move. « Given the highly publicized circumstances surrounding our main-stage commencement program, university leadership has decided it is best to release our outside speakers and honorees from attending this year’s ceremony, » read a Friday university statement, per the AP.