The Yarshater Center
Thanks to the vision and generosity of the Persian Heritage Foundation, UCLA has established the Yarshater Center for the Study of Iranian Literary Traditions. The Yarshater Center, conceived as a leading research hub for the publication and dissemination of Iranian literary traditions worldwide, will have a momentous impact on the study of the Iranian world. Through the active dissemination of its research ventures and publications, the Center will set new standards of excellence and attract a new generation of scholars to the field.
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Job Announcement: Assistant Professor, History, Languages/Literary Traditions
The Department of Near Eastern Languages & Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles, announces a search for a tenure-track position in ancient Iranian studies at...
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Ancient wisdom: UCLA receives $11 million to establish the Yarshater Center for the Study of Iranian Literary Traditions
The gift from the Persian Heritage Foundation honors a pioneering scholar and researcher By Lucy Berbeo UCLA has received a commitment of $11 million from the Persian...
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Thanks to the vision and generosity of the Persian Heritage Foundation, UCLA has established the Yarshater Center for the Study of Iranian Literary Traditions. The Yarshater Center, conceived as a leading research hub for the publication and dissemination of Iranian literary traditions worldwide, will have a momentous impact on the study of the Iranian world. Through the active dissemination of its research ventures and publications, the Center will set new standards of excellence and attract a new generation of scholars to the field. The creation of the Yarshater Center will make it possible to carry forth the legacy of...
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