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George Tsebelis is awarded an Honorary Degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Milan

"The University of Milan has awarded an honorary degree to George Tsebelis, whose comparative studies have redefined the way we understand democratic institutions and their transformations." -La Statale News

Political science undergraduate student is the winner of both the Frank Grace Award for Outstanding Thesis and the Marshall Sahlins Social Science Award

The Frank Grace Award for Outstanding Honors Thesis recognizes that year's best honors thesis in political science. The Marshall Sahlins Social Science Award recognizes excellence or potential excellence of an Honors student within the social sciences.

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