Darlia McLuhan Conn served the university as the presidential spouse for 34 years, 1986-2020. During that time, she was an adjunct member of the piano faculty in the School of Music, and her presence and influence on campus was an important part of the Lee culture for half a century. As a student in the 1960's, she was president of Delta Zeta Tau, a winner of the Parade of Favorites, and an honor graduate, majoring in piano. All of her three children and their spouses are Lee graduates, along with numerous grandchildren.