Alumni and events

As alumni of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, you are the school’s most important asset and its greatest strength. As leaders in health care organizations, faculty at higher education institutions, members of primary-care teams and influencers within policy-making bodies, you illustrate how graduates fulfill the vision and mission of the school.
Through word-of-mouth support to promote the school and financial support to enable future students to benefit from the philanthropy that yielded your education, your involvement is critical to the future success of the school. Through your partnership, faculty, staff and students at the School of Nursing discover ways to advance health, improve quality of care and shape policy.
Alumni distinctions
Leaning into research to give women a voice
Marla Shauer completed a Doctor of Philosophy degree so she could make the change she wanted to see happen. She chose the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis for its flexibility, financial support and faculty mix.
Read and watch Marla's Story
A lifelong dream becomes an amazing reality
Bill Randall, a 2020 graduate of the Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program, said earning the terminal degree allowed him to achieve his dreams in the nursing profession — and even go beyond those dreams. Read and watch Bill's Story
Latest school news
Oct. 17 — Assistant professor presents on UC Davis collaborative care program
Janet Meda, an assistant professor at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, presented “Education in Integrated Care at an Academic Institution” at the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CRHA) Annual Conference on Oct. 17 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Janet, along with UC Davis psychiatrist Dominic Le, provided a broad overview of the collaborative care program at UC Davis and its importance in supporting both patient access and workforce training to medical trainees. They discussed education gaps for residents and faculty, such as limited didactics, few structured teaching opportunities and the need for stronger preparation to teach integrated systems. CFHA is for health care professionals and allies interested in bringing medicine and behavioral health together.