The University of Southern California canceled its main stage graduation ceremony Thursday under new safety measures being taken as the campus is roiled by protests stemming from the Israel-Hamas war. The university announced the move Thursday, the day after more than 90 protesters were arrested on campus. Colleges around the country have called in police to break up demonstrations, resulting in ugly scuffles and dozens of arrests. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The USC ceremony was scheduled for May 10.
Usc Cancels Main Commencement Ceremony Amid Israel-hamas War Protests
STEVE LeBLANC and NICK PERRY / AP, Time
Thu, 04/25/2024 - 1:24pm
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