University of Southern California recently made the decision to alter its graduation ceremony plans for the class of 2024 due to anti-Israel protests that disrupted campus activities. USC announced the cancellation of its traditional main stage commencement ceremony, citing safety concerns and logistical challenges.
The university explained that the implementation of new safety measures necessitated more time to process the large number of guests expected on campus. This increase in processing time made it unfeasible to host the main stage ceremony, which typically accommodates 65,000 students, families, and friends simultaneously within a brief window from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
