Societal impact Content / Societal impact Content for UC Davis en 3 Rankings Recognize UC Davis for Research, Social Mobility, Value /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 UC Davis 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 UC Davis 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 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 UC Davis 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