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University of California to Settle Gynecologist Sexual Abuse Case by Paying $243 Million | How Much Money Will Each Victim Receive?

The University of California has agreed to pay $243.6 million to settle the lawsuit about the hundreds of women sexually abused by a former campus gynecologist.

University of California Admits Most Diverse Freshman Class Yet, Led by Latino Students

Jul 16, 2020 11:58 PM EDT By Dana Cruz

For the first time in University of California’s history, Latino students are now the biggest ethnic group of the university’s incoming freshman class.

California DREAM Loan Program Provides Undocumented Students With Financial Aid

Feb 01, 2016 05:13 PM EST By Selena Hill

The California DREAM Loan Program made $5 million available to help provide financial assistance to more than 3,000 undocumented students at the University of California.

University of California Admits Record Number of Latinos For Second Consecutive Year

Jul 05, 2015 05:00 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The University of California has accepted more Latino students than white students for the second consecutive year. The admittance rate of Latino students appeared to be a reflection to California's racial diversity, as Latino children comprise of the majority of public school students in the state.

Study: Genetic Variant Found in Some Latinas With Indigenous Ancestors Reduces Breast Cancer Risk By About 40 Percent

Oct 23, 2014 12:56 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

According to a new study led by researchers from University of California, San Francisco, one in five Latina women with indigenous American ancestors carry a variant that lowers their risk of breast cancer.