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College of Nursing Alumni

Nursing alumni

Welcome UC Nursing Alumni

The UC College of Nursing proudly counts more than 22,000 alumni worldwide. We have been a leader in nursing education and the transformation of health care for over 125 years. We have made significant progress and routinely celebrate all of our accomplishments. Whether you shared a dorm room with classmates in Logan Hall, or were a part of the Tribunal, there are so many reasons to make you proud to be a UC College of Nursing graduate. Our strong reputation is based on the great care and leadership that our alumni provide on a daily basis. UC Nurses. We See Leaders!

Get Involved

As alumni, there are many opportunities for you to stay connected with College of Nursing students, faculty and staff. Read on to find the program and events that match your interests!

  • Volunteer and give back in one of the many college-wide volunteer opportunities for alumni.
  • Attend an upcoming UC College of Nursing alumni event. Update your info to ensure you're the first to hear about UC College of Nursing events.

Nursing Alumni Events


In the Spotlight


Nursing Alumni News

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UC rolls out the welcome mat for the first day of class

August 27, 2025

UC students, faculty and adminstrators spoke with Cincinnati journalists about the first day of class for Fall 2025. The morning live segments also showcased the new Sheakley Indoor Practice Facility and Athletics Performance Center.

2

'Our Bearcat family is growing'

August 27, 2025

Local media highlighted University of Cincinnati and other local social media accounts' reactions to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's engagement announcement.

3

From chemistry lab to the NFL: Alec Pierce’s Bearcat journey

August 27, 2025

Current Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce’s path to NFL success can be traced back to fall Wednesdays seven years ago at the University of Cincinnati. The Glen Ellyn, Illinois, native arrived at UC as a lightly recruited wide receiver with big goals: Earn a mechanical engineering degree and chase an NFL dream.

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College of Nursing Alumni Council

The UC College of Nursing Alumni Council represents YOU and focuses on organizing and implementing programs and activities for our alumni. Many serve as preceptors, lecturers, guest speakers and more.

If you love UC and have dedicated time available, we welcome the opportunity to talk with you about where your skills and interests are best matched to our needs.

  • President, Deasa Dorsey, RN, BSN, ’10
  • Co-Vice President, Felicia Beckham, MSN, FNP-BC ’08, ’14
  • Co-Vice President, Francie Wolgin, MSN, RN, ’69, ’83
  • Ellen Blackwell, RN, BSN,’22
  • Jennifer Blizzard, RN, BSN, ’16
  • Stefan Burnett, RN, BSN, ’24
  • Brittany Caldwell, RN, BSN, CNOR ’12
  • Carrie Cramer, RN, BSN, ’22
  • Victoria Fox, RN, BSN, ’17
  • Lu Anne Gerard, RN, MSN, ’75, ’82
  • Stephanie Gray, RN, BSN, ’19
  • Scott Hutton, PhD, RN, MBA, FAAN, ’00, ’03, ’04, ’08
  • Naiah Mensah, RN, BSN, ’24
  • Lindsey Miller, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, ’17, ’22
  • Lu Ann Reed, DNP, RN, CRRN, BC-RN, LNHA, WCC, DWC ’96, ’19
  • Steven Rheaume, MBA, BSN, RN, CPN ’16
  • Katie Segar, RN, BSN, ’16
  • Monica Smith, RN, BSN, WCC, ’00
  • Madison Stout, RN, BSN, ’18
  • Sarah Waits, BSN, MSN, ’08, ’10
  • Eva Moore Whitehead, RN, BSN, ’14
  • Liesl Wilson, MSN, RN, ’02
  • Tracey Yap, PhD, RN, WCC, CNE, FGSA, FAAN ’08

 


WEBINARS

Our complimentary webinar series provides continuing education opportunities for the entire health care community. Past topics have included national HIV/AIDS strategy, distinguishing pressure ulcers from other common skin conditions, comorbid migraine and depression, nurse anesthesia trends and more. View our past continuing education webinars.


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This network is open to all University of Cincinnati alumni, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other class or status protected by applicable law.

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Megan Buchheit

Program Director, Alumni Engagement, College of Allied Health Sciences, College of Nursing & James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy

513-556-3821