Thomas Jefferson University Apologizes for Commencement Name Mispronunciations

The university expresses regret after a viral incident where a speaker botched graduates' names during a nursing ceremony.

Viral videos capture the mispronunciations, sparking widespread amusement and criticism on social media.
The speaker struggled with names due to misleading phonetic spellings on their cue cards.
Immediate apologies were issued during the ceremony, with further statements from the university emphasizing respect for graduates.
Social media comparisons to comedy sketches underscore the absurdity of the errors.
The incident has prompted discussions on the importance of accuracy in ceremonial acknowledgments.