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The MacKenzie Scott Foundation donated $50 million to Lehman College today.
The school’s president announced the news among students and faculty today at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts.
Scott, a known philanthropist once married to Jeff Bezos, has donated to Lehman once before. Her foundation gave $30 million back in 2020, making her total investment into Lehman $80 million.
The college says it's going to invest the money into scholarships, student enrichment trips, career development opportunities and several academic departments.
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