In a few years, semi-trucks on U.S. highways could save the nation more than $10 billion annually in diesel fuel costs.
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UC BerkeleyGenome sequenced for adaptable amoeba Single-cell organism can assume three distinct forms and has more than 15,000 protein-coding genes. ----------------------------------------
UC San Francisco ----------------------------------------Pancreatic cancer study reveals trigger for disease Mutated gene allows chronic pancreatitis to become a risk factor for often-deadly form of cancer.
UC San Diego ----------------------------------------Excision technology may improve breast cancer surgery Study will evaluate radiofrequency energy to obtain better pathology samples when performing lumpectomies.
UC Irvine ----------------------------------------Founding faculty member honored by alumni Julius Feldman, professor emeritus, to receive Extraordinarius award at Lauds & Laurels ceremony.
UC Davis ----------------------------------------Art show to benefit honey bee research Artists from nearby counties invited to enter bee-inspired works for one-day benefit event.
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----------------------------------------Professor receives prestigious NSF award Early-career prize recognizes Rady School of Management's Terry August. More Campus and Lab News Resource Quick Links |
Top Feature General News Pledge to students: strategies to combat intolerance UC leaders meet with students, discussing recent campus acts. Also: More Top Features Office of the President News
General NewsUC students, leaders unite in Sacramento United in message to lawmakers: Fund UC budget, support Cal Grants, reinvest in Master Plan for Higher Education. 
MulticampusFormer students receive honorary degrees Japanese-Americans whose studies were interrupted by World War II internment get diplomas.
Students ----------------------------------------UC, CSU, community colleges collaborate on transfers Community College Transfer Task Force report outlines steps to improve access and opportunity.
Labor ----------------------------------------UC, lecturers' union agree on contract extension Contract extension agreement covers about 3,000 lecturers through July 2011.
General News ----------------------------------------UC Berkeley law dean to advise on race matters Boalt Hall's Edley will monitor UC San Diego situation, advise leadership on addressing conditions and causes.
Administration ----------------------------------------President Yudof's statement on March 4 events Statement reaffirms support for those standing up for public education in California.
General News ----------------------------------------UC reaches contract agreement with librarians' union Mediation sessions led to newly approved contract, which will extend through September 2012.
Administration ----------------------------------------Russell Gould's letter to regents on recent events Board chair issues statement regarding recent controversies at UC Irvine, UC San Diego.
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----------------------------------------'State of Minds' features Davis help for flower growers Honorary degrees, the Delta and San Diego nightlife included in UCTV newsmagazine. More Office of the President News |