TheUSCSchool of Cinematic Arts has announced thatMiky Leewill deliver the 20024 Commencement address.

We are so pleased she agreed to be this years graduation speaker.

The university cites safety concerns over banning Tabassum from delivering her graduation speech.

Miky Lee to deliver the USC School of Cinematic Arts 2025 Commencement address

Miky Lee to deliver the USC School of Cinematic Arts 2025 Commencement addressMichael Kovac / Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images

While this is disappointing, tradition must give way to safety, Provost Andrew Guzman said in astatement.

In no way does it diminish the remarkable academic achievements of any student considered or selected for valedictorian.

To be clear: this decision has nothing to do with freedom of speech.

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There is no free-speech entitlement to speak at a commencement.

The issue here is how best to maintain campus security and safety, period.