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Michele S. Lee, M.S. ‘06, a cherished librarian and faculty member at 91���� for nearly 30 years, left a generous bequest to 91���� when she passed away in 2021. Lee’s love of learning and desire to give others the same opportunities she was given prompted her to make such an impactful gift. It gave Michele tremendous joy knowing her contribution to 91���� in the form of a bequest would impact students for years to come.

Lee’s sizable gift has been used to establish the Michele S. Lee Endowed Scholarship for Lifelong Learning, an endowed scholarship that will continue to grow and help future 91���� graduate students realize their dreams of a college degree.

91���� also memorialized Michele by naming the 91����Manhattan Library in Lee’s honor.

91���� Library Director Moddie Breland described Lee as “…a dedicated educator and mentor to so many at 91����. She had a wealth of knowledge and always took time to ensure that students had the resources and support needed to pursue their education. We will miss her leadership, positive outlook, friendliness toward everyone, and her devotion to 91����’s students.”

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