PoliSci Undergraduate Wins Sassano Award

Robert Pressel, a PO BA/MA student graduating this year, was selected to receive the Michael A. Sassano III and Christopher M. Sassano Award for Writing Excellence in the Social Sciences. The award recognizes his outstanding work and writing in his thesis on the effect of ideological extremism on congressional primary challenges (advised by Prof Christenson).

In recognition of his achievement, he will receive a prize of $500. Winners of the Alumni Awards for Writing Excellence will also be recognized at this year’s Class Day Ceremony on Friday, May 13th.

Please join us in congratulating Rob!
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