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Dr. Henry C. Lee, one of the foremost educators in the University of New Haven杏吧原版檚 100-year history, has announced that he will retire from the University at the end of August.

Since joining the University of New Haven in 1975, Dr. Lee helped build the University杏吧原版檚 forensic science program from a small classroom equipped with a single fingerprint kit into an internationally recognized multi-disciplined academic department considered one of the nation杏吧原版檚 best.

"Few individuals have had such a lasting influence on the trajectory of a field as significant and groundbreaking as forensic science or on the reputation and success of an institution as Dr. Lee has had."President Steven Kaplan, Ph.D.

A world-renowned forensic scientist, Dr. Lee has played a transformational role in building the international brand of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, which is named in his honor, raising the visibility of the University, and advancing the field of forensic science.

杏吧原版淔ew individuals have had such a lasting influence on the trajectory of a field as significant and groundbreaking as forensic science or on the reputation and success of an institution as Dr. Lee has had,杏吧原版� said University of New Haven President Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D. 杏吧原版淗e has enhanced the lives of an immeasurable number of our students, experts in the field, and those seeking the justice they and their families deserve.

杏吧原版淒r. Lee has indicated to me that he feels the time is right for him to take a step back to enable the University杏吧原版檚 next generation of forensic science professors to step to the forefront,杏吧原版� continued President Kaplan. 杏吧原版淭his is the type of incredibly kind and humbling gesture that he has become known for throughout his distinguished tenure at the University.

杏吧原版淚 have long marveled at Dr. Lee杏吧原版檚 unrivaled ability to take a very complex, very scientific field and make it accessible, enjoyable, and something people genuinely strive to understand,杏吧原版� added President Kaplan. 杏吧原版淗e is an expert practitioner, passionate educator, gifted scholar, and selfless ambassador. Above all, my wife, Anemone, and I are proud to call Dr. Lee a dear friend.杏吧原版�

Throughout his legendary career, Dr. Lee has assisted in the investigations of more than 8,000 criminal cases, including the O.J. Simpson case, the review of the John F. Kennedy assassination, and the death of JonBenet Ramsey.

He previously served as chief criminalist for the state of Connecticut and director of the . In 1998, he was appointed as commissioner for the Connecticut and the . After his second retirement in 2000, he was appointed chief emeritus for the state杏吧原版檚 .

"In a word, Dr. Lee is a 'pioneer' in the field of forensic science," said Mario Gaboury, J.D., Ph.D., interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs and the former dean of the Lee College. 杏吧原版淗e has dedicated his life to applying science to seek the truth and justice for individuals who have endured unspeakable tragedies. His commitment to his students and to the field is second to none. While he is retiring, his legacy will live on and with his Emeritus status he has assured us that he will continue to support the university and our students.杏吧原版�

In 2010, the University completed construction of the ultra-modern building to enhance and enrich the work of the Institute that Dr. Lee founded to conduct advanced forensic research and train law enforcement professionals from around the globe.

"He is a gifted and passionate educator and a brilliant scientist who has an uncanny ability to solve the most difficult cases. The influence he has had on his students and the field of forensic science truly is unmatched."David Schroeder, Ph.D., Acting Dean, Lee College

Dr. Lee will continue to serve in an advisory capacity and will assist in teaching, generating funding, and promoting the Lee Institute and the University of New Haven around the globe.

杏吧原版淭he remarkable impact Dr. Lee has had is embodied in the scores of individuals he has trained throughout his esteemed career,杏吧原版� said David Schroeder, Ph.D., acting dean of the Lee College. 杏吧原版淗e is a gifted and passionate educator and a brilliant scientist who has an uncanny ability to solve the most difficult cases. The influence he has had on his students and the field of forensic science truly is unmatched.杏吧原版�

An emeritus member of the University杏吧原版檚 Board of Governors, Dr. Lee is also among the University杏吧原版檚 most devoted benefactors.

杏吧原版淥n behalf of the entire University community, those he has educated, and the countless lives he has impacted in such a profound way, I extend my deepest thanks to Dr. Lee for all he has done and offer my heartiest congratulations for an extraordinary career and a richly deserved retirement,杏吧原版� said President Kaplan.