Legacy, Transformed
How Linda D. Scott transformed nursing at UW–Madison and beyond.
How Linda D. Scott transformed nursing at UW–Madison and beyond.
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.
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.
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.