University Revokes Hungary President's Doctorate The rector of Semmelweis University says it is revoking the doctorate of Hungary's president after an investigation found that large parts of his 1992 thesis were copied from other authors. Rector Tivadar Tulassay says the university's senate voted 33-4 in favor of revocation because Pal Schmitt's dissertation on the Olympic games did not comply with the professional and ethical criteria of scientific work. Schmitt obtained his degree from the University of Physical Education, since absorbed by Semmelweis University. Schmitt, whose role is largely ceremonial, will return to Hungary later Thursday from an official trip to South Korea. He said Wednesday that "never for a moment" had he thought about resigning because of the scandal.