Gordon Gee

Poland not only has a capable military but also is strong economically and does not need money being raised for it. ”

I joke that being a university president is akin to being a pinata. But there are also notions of redemption. ”

The arts, quite simply, nourish the soul. They sustain, comfort, inspire. There is nothing like that exquisite moment when you first discover the beauty of connecting with others in celebration of larger ideals and shared wisdom. ”

I love this university, and although I might be retiring from the presidency, my work with Ohio State will continue. ”

I have a passion for academic life, a passion for students and for the ability and the narrative of a university to make a difference in the world in which they reside. ”

I think everyone needs to focus on the quality of the undergraduate experience. ”

I believe being president of a private institution is a remarkable experience, but at Ohio State, it's a calling. ”

I spent the first 18 years of my life in the pastoral town of Vernal, Utah, in the shadows of the Book Cliffs and the Uinta Mountains. ”

What do I know about college football? I look like Orville Redenbacher. I have no business talking about college football. ”

I tend to deal with most issues with humor... always have and always will. ”