19 Nov Remembering Linda D. Scott
Dean Emerit Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN
Dean Emerit Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FNAP, FAAN, who served as the eighth dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing and was a nationally recognized leader in nursing education, research, and policy, passed away on November 17, 2025. She was 69.
During her tenure as dean from 2016 to 2025, Dean Emerit Scott transformed the School of Nursing through visionary leadership, a steadfast commitment to health equity, advocacy, and an unwavering dedication to preparing nurses to transform the future of care. Her work elevated the School’s academic reputation, strengthened its research enterprise, and expanded opportunities for students, faculty, and staff alike.
“I was privileged to know Dean Scott as an inspiring leader, a colleague and a friend.” said Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin. “Her integrity and devotion to excellence had a deep impact not only on our School of Nursing but on all of UW-Madison. Her passionate commitment to educating top-quality nurses and nursing scholars was evident to all, and she did so much to prepare our students to meet increasingly complex health needs and address health disparities. She shaped the lives of so many innovative leaders, including clinicians, nurse-educators, and nurse-scientists.”