Thomas Jefferson University Apologizes for Commencement Name Blunders

A series of mispronunciations at a Philadelphia nursing school graduation went viral, prompting an official apology and widespread social media reaction.

During the recent Thomas Jefferson University nursing graduation, an announcer severely mispronounced student names, leading to viral videos and public outcry.
The university issued apologies, attributing the errors to phonetic spellings on the speaker’s cards.
The incident affected numerous graduates, with mispronunciations including humorous distortions of both common and uncommon names.
Social media users reacted with a mix of amusement and disbelief, with some videos garnering millions of views.
Officials promised corrective measures and a review of graduation procedures to prevent future occurrences.