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Board of Visitors establishes UVA School of Nursing

On September 15, 1956, following the recommendation of the Nursing School Advisory Committee, the Board of Visitors resolves to abolish the Department of Nursing and create the School of Nursing as an autonomous and independent school within the university. Margaret Tyson is appointed acting dean.

September 1956

ECBCNHI, SON Legacy Collection, SON History, Box 2.

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Board of Visitors establishes UVA School of Nursing