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UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi resigned    Tuesday    after being accused of nepotism, false statements, and misuse of student funds.

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UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi resigned Tuesday after being accused of nepotism, false statements, and misuse of student funds.

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