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
Nov. 12 — Professor co-authors study on barriers to reproductive health care after sexual violence
Leigh Ann Simmons, a professor at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, coauthored “An ecological model of barriers to accessing care for pregnancy resulting from sexual violence: a rapid review” published in Reproductive Health. The review to identify barriers to reproductive healthcare for individuals who become pregnant because of sexual violence. Drawing from 15 studies published between 2010 and 2024, the team found that survivors often face limited access to care, inadequate provider training in trauma-informed practices, stigma, victim blaming and fear of retaliation. The findings highlight the urgent need for improved policies, education and community-based interventions to ensure equitable, compassionate reproductive health care for survivors worldwide. Paige D. Gilliland, a T32 fellow, along with Stephanie D. Ha and Jennifer E. Phipps, part of the Perinatal Origins of Disparity Center, contributed to the report.
