University of Southern California (USC) is cancelling their graduation ceremony at Alumni Park which typically has over 60,000 people in attendance.

The cancellation, which was due to "security threats" came just one week after valedictorian Asna Tabassum was told she would not be delivering the traditional speech.

Tabassum was reportedly opposed by pro-Israel groups. (LA Times)

"We understand that this is disappointing," the school said.

The announcement comes after pro-Palestine protests at the school got violent this week with police.

On April 15, USC Provost Andrew T. Guzman sent out an email, saying the school was facing threats.

Guzman said attacks were of an "alarming tenor" and "escalated to the point of creating substantial risks relating to security and disruption at commencement."

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