David M. Rubenstein awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Board of Trustees chair honored for his philanthropy and support for preserving nation’s historic landmarks
Abner Mikva receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Law School alumnus Abner Mikva, former Congressman and federal judge, receives country’s highest civilian honor

Two researchers win highest U.S. honor
Alumna Mildred Dresselhaus, who did pioneering research on carbon science, to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Ex-Illinois congressman to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Law School alumnus Abner Mikva, former Congressman and federal judge, to receive country’s highest civilian honor

Presidential Medal of Freedom to be awarded to the late Patsy Mink
Law School alumna Patsy Mink, the late Congresswoman who co-authored landmark Title IX legislation, to receive Medal of Freedom
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Janet Rowley to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom for cancer chromosome studies
Her discoveries showed cancer is a genetic disease.
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