Thomas Jefferson University apologizes after commencement presenter flubs graduates' names

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Thomas Jefferson University apologizes after commencement presenter flubs graduates' names
After Commencement PresenterFlubs Graduates' NamesIn Viral Video
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During a Thomas Jefferson University graduation ceremony on Thursday, several names were dramatically mispronounced, seen in a video that has gone viral.

Sunday, May 12, 2024 8:05PMThomas Jefferson University is apologizing for one of its graduation ceremonies.It happened during the school's College of Nursing graduation.

The school said it happened because of the way the phonetic spellings were presented on the speaker's cards."The leadership and faculty of Thomas Jefferson University extend our sincerest apologies for the mispronunciations of the names of several of our graduating nursing students during our recent commencement ceremony. This ceremony is a celebration of the significant achievements of our students, and each graduate deserves to have their name honored correctly on this pivotal day.

We also recognize that commencement is not only a milestone for our students but also a deeply important day for their families and loved ones who have supported them throughout their educational journey, and we are deeply sorry for any disappointment this may have caused. The mispronunciations occurred due to the way phonetic spellings were presented on the speaker's cards, which was noted when the presenter apologized during the ceremony.

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