/ Societal impact Content for Â鶹´«Ã½ en /news/3-rankings-recognize-uc-davis-research-social-mobility-value <p><span>The University of California, Davis, has received accolades for its research, the value for the dollar and the social mobility it offers graduates in three separate rankings published this month.</span></p><p><span>Forbes named Â鶹´«Ã½ to its </span><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/fionariley/2025/08/26/forbes-top-25-public-colleges/"><span>Top 25 Public Colleges</span></a><span> in the nation in rankings released Tuesday (Aug. 26). The magazine noted that Â鶹´«Ã½ students graduate with a median of $11,000 in debt — the lowest among the public standouts. &nbsp;</span></p> August 29, 2025 - 11:44am Julia Ann Easley /news/3-rankings-recognize-uc-davis-research-social-mobility-value /news/engineers-painter-first-recipients-innovation-awards-0 <p>Ralph J. Hexter, acting chancellor of the University of California, Davis, announced the recipients of a new series of innovation awards at a ceremony the night of June 28 in Davis. The Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor’s Innovation Awards recognize faculty, community partners and industry leaders for their work, dedication and success in achieving societal impact either through innovations in technology or social engagement.</p> June 29, 2016 - 10:42am Andy Fell /news/engineers-painter-first-recipients-innovation-awards-0