Muriel Fisher

Honored by: Andrew Carnie
On behalf of Department of Linguistics, University of Arizona

Areas of Achievement: Higher Education

Location: Gift: Engraved Paver, Large
Inscription: Muriel Fisher <line break> Cànanaiche <line break> Air an eilean a-nisde

Muriel Fisher, a native of Glendale on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, was widely recognized as a world expert in Scottish Gaelic language, culture and traditions. She taught Gaelic at both the University of Arizona and at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the Gaelic College on Skye, and she worked as a researcher in the linguistics department at U of A investigating the unique properties of the language. In 2015 she was recognized for her work with the Excellence in Community Linguistics Award from the Linguistics Society of America. Muriel was known for her deep love of sharing her language and culture with others. She was also a source of joy, glee and magic. She will be deeply missed.