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Recent News

Andrei S. Markovits was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Passau!

The Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences at the University of Passau in Passau, Germany, awarded Andrei S. Markovits an honorary doctorate on May 14, 2025.

Jenna Bednar received the Metrick Award!

The award goes to a faculty member who has developed or redeveloped an undergraduate course that promotes respectful dialogue, collaboration, and discussion of different perspectives on issues.

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