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Two College scholars win 2011 Guggenheim Fellowships
Four UCLA professors -- including two from the College of Letters…
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Funds redirected to maintain high quality of undergraduate education
With UCLA's largest freshman class projected for this fall, campus…
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Even in a crowd, you remain unique, UCLA life scientists report
It may seem paradoxical, but being part of a crowd is what makes…
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Astronomers identify thick disc of older stars in Andromeda galaxy
An team of astronomers has identified for the first time a thick…
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Peace Corps director Aaron S. Williams will be the College’s 2011 commencement speaker
Aaron S. Williams, director of the Peace Corps, will be the keynote…
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Chemical analysis confirms discovery of oldest wine-making equipment ever found
A UCLA-led team of scientists has confirmed the discovery of…
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Effect of college on volunteering greatest among disadvantaged college graduates
UCLA sociologist Jennie Brand has found that a college education…
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UCLA joins Southern California Marine Institute to revitalize marine research in Los Angeles
UCLA has entered a collaboration with the Southern California…
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Amgen Foundation gives UCLA a $1-million grant for undergraduate science research
The four-year grant will continue the Amgen Scholars Program…
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Facebook study finds race trumped by ethnic, social, geographic origins in forging friendships
Race may not be as important as previously thought in determining…