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‘Rebirth’ of Japanese studies reflected in new scholars, new directions
William Marotti couldn’t believe his good fortune when he was…
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UCLA Scholars named Guggenheim Fellows
Four UCLA faculty members are among an esteemed group of 175…
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From Desk Drawer to Top-Drawer: The Cotsen Turns 40
The 1973 beginnings of UCLA's Institute of Archaeology hardly…
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Leading Chefs to Participate in UCLA’s ‘Science and Food’ Public Events
Not many science demonstrations feature world-renowned chefs…
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New humanities lab brings classroom technology into the light
Bright. Visible. Flexible. These words describe the new Center…
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Morton La Kretz gives $1 million to Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden at UCLA
UCLA's seven-acre Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden has received…
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Joseph Rudnick appointed senior dean of College of Letters and Science
Joseph Rudnick, dean of the Division of Physical Sciences, has…
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Inside cover story: Noted chemistry journal spotlights students’ research
Manipulating matter at a very tiny scale has resulted in some…
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UCLA takes flight with environmental humanities
The late Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Matthai eloquently…
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Nettles – it’s what’s for dinner!
Today, delicacies like capers, arugula and fennel are at home…