USC Holds a Cheerful 142nd Commencement a Year After Graduation Controversy

USC holds a cheerful 142nd commencement a year after graduation controversy

A year after abruptly canceling its “main stage” graduation ceremony amidst pro-Palestine protests on campus, the University of Southern California gave graduates the sendoff they had hoped for in 2025—complete with fireworks, drones and some 50,000 cheering attendees. On Thursday, May 15, the university conferred more than 18,000 degrees during its 142nd commencement ceremony, held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The venue, set to host th…

Pomp, circumstance and a drone show: USC shakes up its graduation a year after turmoil

USC held its commencement at the Coliseum on Thursday night, departing with decades of tradition that saw the ceremony unfold at the leafy center of campus.

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USC Graduation Makeover: Pomp, Circumstance, and Drone Show

Thousands of families flocked to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the University of Southern California’s main-stage commencement on Thursday night, giving off vibes reminiscent of a typical collegiate event held there — like a football game. Vendors hawking “Churros! Water!” navigated through seated guests, some waving pom-poms in excitement. The USC fight song set […]