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
Aug. 5 — Researcher publishes study on improving rural aging supports
Pauline Martinez, a researcher with the Family Caregiving Institute at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, published “Advancing rural aging policy in California: recommendations for state policy on housing, long-term services and supports, and health care access” in Public Policy & Aging Report. The study examined how California can better support older adults aging in rural communities by addressing gaps in housing, health care, and long-term services and supports. Drawing on input from 227 residents and professionals across seven counties, plus consultation with 82 policy experts, researchers identified persistent barriers including workforce shortages, transportation challenges, fragmented services, unaffordable or inaccessible housing and limited caregiver support. The authors, including Heather M. Young, recommend adapting statewide aging policies to rural realities through stronger workforce investments, simplified service navigation, expanded transportation and broadband access, caregiver resources, and coordinated housing and health systems. The approach offers a model for other states.
