The University of Southern California's (USC) president Carol Folt and Provost Andrew Guzman were censured by the USC Academic Senate on Wednesday, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. The censure came following a vote where 21 members favored censuring the two officials, while seven opposed and six abstained.
The decisions that led to the censure included the removal of a commencement speaking slot from an anti-Israel valedictorian and the cancellation of the main-stage commencement ceremony. Provost Guzman defended the decision to remove the valedictorian's speech, citing safety concerns as the primary reason. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing campus safety and complying with legal obligations to protect students.
