Dean Emerit Linda D. Scott was selected posthumously as the 2026 recipient of the Canary Savage Girardeau Award, recognizing a lifetime of leadership, advocacy, and transformative impact on nursing education, research, practice, and policy.
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Dean’s Letter, Fall 2025
The Dean’s Corner letter in this issue was written by Dean Scott prior to knowing she was facing health challenges, but with the understanding that she was soon to be entering into her final semester as dean. Though her circumstances changed soon after finalizing the letter, her message to the School of Nursing community is still one that resonates. We hope you are inspired and encouraged by her words.
Scott Announces Final Year as Dean
Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FNAP, FAAN, has announced she will step down as dean of the UW–Madison School of Nursing in June 2026, concluding a decade of transformative leadership marked by growth, innovation, and a historic centennial celebration.
Scott Recognized by National Black Nurses Association with Lifetime Achievement Award
Noted as being the highest honor awarded by the NBNA, the award recognizes individuals whose cumulative lifetime work places them in a position of high achievement in service to the organization or its mission and vision.
Dean Linda Scott Receives National Black Nurses Association Lifetime Achievement Award
Dean Scott was recognized by the NBNA for her decades of dedication, innovation, and contributions to the nursing profession.
Dean’s Letter | Spring 2025
Dean Linda D. Scott shares her reflections on the School of Nursing’s centennial year and the transition into the next 100 years.
Dean Linda Scott Featured in American Nurse
Dean Scott, the current president of the American Nurses Association, presented an award to Kate Judge, former executive director of the American Nurses Foundation, honoring her contributions.
Dean’s Letter | Fall 2024
Dean Linda Scott shares her reflections on a year of celebrating the School of Nursing’s centennial.
UW–Madison School of Nursing Officially Kicks Off Centennial Celebration
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing is commemorating its 100-year anniversary throughout 2024 with a year-long series of educational and social events to help observe the milestone. The celebration officially kicked off on the evening of Tuesday, January 23, at Signe Skott Cooper Hall, featuring remarks from both the School of Nursing’s Dean, Dr. Linda D. Scott, and UW–Madison Chancellor, Jennifer L. Mnookin.
Deans Who Dared
Celebrating the eight deans who served the School of Nursing over the last 100 years.