Gordon Gee

I often have said that to be a college president, you need a thick skin, a good sense of humor, and nerves like sewer pipes. ”

People look at me like I'm crazy when I say that our greatest partnership here at Ohio State should be with the community colleges. ”

Jewish students, by culture and by ability and by the very nature of their liveliness, make a university a much more habitable place in terms of intellectual life. ”

So if a college education is indispensable, the challenge as I see it is how to make it more accessible. ”

To be sure, American higher education is a diverse ecosystem, comprising institutions of all sizes, price tags, and mission statements. ”

Founded when Abraham Lincoln believed education could lead the nation out of its darkest days, Ohio State now provides a powerful platform of interdisciplinary academic programs, world-class scholars, outstanding students, and extensive research capabilities. ”

I am trying to prioritize and keep everything in balance, which for me is not easy. ”

In tumultuous times, it's important to have a very mature leader. ”

Every time I get a lot of money, I cry, and I got a lot of tears left. ”

Online is ridiculous. Places like Ohio State bring people here together, and students teach each other. ”