Thomas Jefferson University apologizes after commencement presenter flubs names

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Thomas Jefferson University is apologizing for one of its graduation ceremonies.

Saturday, May 11, 2024 6:06AMPHILADELPHIA --During the commencement on Thursday, several names were dramatically mispronounced.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.

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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