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CDDRL Congratulates Newly Elected Phi Beta Kappa Members
Sylvie Ashford (honors class of 2021) and Carolyn Chun (honors class of 2022) are among the newest members of this prestigious academic honors society.
The Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law would like to congratulate two outstanding students from its Fisher Family Honors Program on their admission to Phi Beta Kappa. Phi Beta Kappa is a nationwide society honoring students for the excellence and breadth of their undergraduate scholarly accomplishments.
The following students have been elected into the society:
Sylvie Ashford, CDDRL Honors Class of 2021
Major: International Relations
Minor: Middle Eastern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Thesis Title: The Benevolent Dictator? Demands for Democracy and Authoritarian Resilience in Oman
Carolyn Chun, CDDRL Honors Class of 2022
Major: History
Hometown: Oak Brook, Illinois
Thesis Title: One Man, One Vote: Representational Equality, Prison Gerrymandering, and Reform
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