[simon_]

Ugh, this apology seems lamely antiseptic. "We are reviewing our notification procedures" is not the level of self-abasement I would expect after a mistake this serious.

[javert]

It's CMU. I wouldn't expect them to admit a mistake at all, so this is pretty good.

[misiti3780]

why is that ?

[_qhtn]

They're the top ranked in CS, and also highly ranked in general.

If you're the best or close to, you're allowed to make mistakes (See Linus' toxic remarks). God have mercy on you if you aren't.