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College of Nursing Alumni

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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

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In the Spotlight

Nursing Alumni News

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Local couple uses royalties from children's books to give gifts to kids in need

December 15, 2025

A local couple has found a unique way to give back to those in need this holiday season. Vic and Laura Troha wrote two children's books together, and this year, they are using the proceeds to buy Christmas gifts for Hamilton County foster kids. The couple are both graduates of the University of Cincinnati's College of Allied Health Sciences and met the day they graduated.

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Ohio nurses weigh in on proposed federal loan rule

December 12, 2025

Spectrum News journalist Javari Burnett spoke with UC Dean Alicia Ribar and UC nursing students Megan Romero and Nevaeh Haskins about proposed new federal student loan rules. Romero and Haskins, both seniors, were filmed in the College of Nursing’s Simulation Lab.

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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Megan Buchheit

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

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