Societal impact Content / Societal impact Content for ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù en 3 Rankings Recognize ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù for Research, Social Mobility, Value /news/3-rankings-recognize-uc-davis-research-social-mobility-value <p><span>The ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù, 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 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù 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 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù 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 Engineers, Painter First Recipients of Innovation Awards /news/engineers-painter-first-recipients-innovation-awards-0 <p>Ralph J. Hexter, acting chancellor of the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù, announced the recipients of a new series of innovation awards at a ceremony the night of June 28 in Davis. The ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù 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