/ Societal impact Content for É«ÖÐÉ« en /news/3-rankings-recognize-uc-davis-research-social-mobility-value <p><span>The É«ÖÐÉ«, 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 É«ÖÐÉ« 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 É«ÖÐÉ« 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 É«ÖÐÉ«, announced the recipients of a new series of innovation awards at a ceremony the night of June 28 in Davis. The É«ÖÐÉ« 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