M. Coleman Nee (1917-2011)

Sister M. Coleman Nee, who served as president of Marywood University in Scranton University from 1970 to 1988, has died at the age of 93. During her tenure as president, Marywood added 11 undergraduate degree programs and four graduate programs and established the School of Nursing and Social Work. In addition, the school admitted men for the first time.

Sister Nee held bachelor’s and master’s degree from Marywood University. She pursued doctoral level studies at the University of Notre Dame, Marquette University, and the University of Arkansas. In 1983 she was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Scranton.