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Experts weigh in on Prop. 8 ruling
Federal appeals court upholds lower-court ruling that ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
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Campus in midst of building boom
Four projects will increase physical space on campus by 25 percent, adding nearly 270,000 gross square feet.
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UC San Francisco
Leading HIV drug linked to risk of kidney damage
Researchers call for increased screening for patients taking the the medication.
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UC Berkeley
Breakthrough in designing catalysts for fuel cells
Cheaper, more efficient production would impact chemical industry and growing market for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
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UC Santa Cruz
Unique scholarship supports independent students
Scholarship benefit dinner honors Smith Renaissance Society founder Bill Dickinson.
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UC Davis
Fewer social problems in monogamous societies
When men take multiple wives, the competition for fewer available women results in greater levels of strife.
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UC Davis
Couples in the same place emotionally stay together
Couples whose feelings are in sync consistently over time are more likely to remain a couple.
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UC Davis veterinarians and physicians are researching cancer in pets and people to develop better treatments for both.


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UC explores restorative justice in improving campus climate
Facilitated discussion is among the tools of this approach to dealing with situations that violate no laws or policies, but are nonetheless hurtful to others.
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Business school program targets underrepresented students
Top students from historically black institutions will comprise summer fellowship at UC's business schools.
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protest at Riverside UC Regents
UC cuts administrative costs, seeks new revenue
Amid protests, regents address state financial support, streamlining expenses and developing revenue from research.
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Administration
Administration responds to incidents
Review of police actions during demonstrations under way; leaders vow to protect free speech.
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Student Fees
President's statement on middle-class tuition relief
State Assembly Speaker Perez proposes scholarship program for middle-income students.
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Agriculture
Looking ahead to conservation agriculture success
New institute challenges Californians to project how current agricultural practices will influence environment, society.
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Libraries
California Digital Library joins Public Knowledge Project
Partnership will support open source publishing infrastructure for scholarly publications.
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Student Fees
Statement on Obama’s higher education proposal
UC President Mark G. Yudof appreciates the focus on higher education, efforts to keep college within reach for all.
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Health
UC Global Health Day focuses on population growth
Prominent speakers from UC and around the world to discuss population growth and global health Feb. 4.
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On the UC Research site



Finding reason in the rhyme
A UC Irvine researcher studies rap music lyrics, documenting the tragedy beneath the macho swagger.