Lehman College received a $50 million gift from the MacKenzie Scott Foundation on Friday, Dec. 5, amplifying what the college said was a new era of opportunity and ensuring a legacy of success for years to come. As reported , the Bedford Park-based college announced in October that it also recently raised $30 million as part of its “Forever Forward” fundraising campaign.

“This is a tremendous investment in our students by MacKenzie Scott,” said Lehman College President Fernando Delgado. “It recognizes how hard our students work to build a better life for themselves, their families, and their entire community. We are enormously grateful to be trusted to steward this gift and help the people of The Bronx and beyond. This gift will enable us to secure our mission long into the future and

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