Thomas Jefferson University apologized Friday after a speaker mispronounced the names of several graduates during its nursing student graduation ceremony to include the name Thomas, which is also in the university's name.
The speaker mispronounced Molly Elizabeth Camp as “Mollina -Zabeth-Cap” and Thomas as “Tha-mo-may.” The woman corrects herself and says Tomás, but he doesn't even try to say her last name, which is Canevari. Some of the other names mispronounced during Thursday's graduation were May V. Lee Zubeth Brotoski, Syer Ovoon Jean June Breenun and Victoria Lee Zubithruss.
Some of the graduates seemed confused upon hearing the incorrect pronunciation of their names, while some laughed and others corrected the speaker.
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Thomas Jefferson University apologized after a speaker mispronounced the names of several graduates during the graduation ceremony for nursing students. (John Greim/Getty)
The video of the speaker ruining the names went viral on several social media platforms, including TikTok and X.
The university, located in Philadelphia, apologized for the mispronunciations in a statement Friday, saying the errors were due to “the way phonetic spelling was presented on the speaker cards, which was noted when the presenter apologized during the ceremony.”
“The leadership and faculty of Thomas Jefferson University extend our sincere apologies for the mispronunciation of the names of several of our graduating nursing students during our recent graduation ceremony,” a university spokesperson said. said in a statement. “This ceremony is a celebration of the significant achievements of our students, and every graduate deserves to have their name properly honored on this pivotal day.”
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The video of the speaker ruining the names went viral on various social media platforms. (TikTok/@colleenb415)
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“We also recognize that graduation 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 deeply regret any disappointment this may have caused,” he claimed. The statement continued.
The spokesperson added: “The mispronunciations occurred due to the way phonetic spelling was presented on the speaker cards, which was noted when the presenter apologized during the ceremony. This unfortunate error does not reflect the immense respect we have for for our graduates and the value I place on their hard-earned achievements.
