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" A truly great university is a nucleus of artistic expression. It fosters creative, critical thought, and serves as a platform for civil discourse. "
Gordon Gee
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" If we make a difference in Ohio, we can make a difference on a national scale. "
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" 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. "
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" I joke that being a university president is akin to being a pinata. But there are also notions of redemption. "
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" The Ohio State University has a rich - if quiet - heritage of the arts. "
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" 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. "
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" When the fabric of the universe becomes unknown, it is the duty of the university to produce weavers. "
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" I'm the seventh chancellor at Vanderbilt; Bobby Johnson is the 25th head football coach. That shows a lack of commitment to attract and retain. "
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" I think everyone needs to focus on the quality of the undergraduate experience. "
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" I got all sorts of great Nebraska jokes. "
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" I am not a scientist. I have never analyzed the far reaches of the solar system through the lens of a telescope nor scrutinized cancer cells under a microscope. "
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" I think we can be competitive on and off the field and create a model where our athletes are scholars and learners, too. "
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" I believe everything learned in college is an answer to a question that someone has posed. Questions get posed differently and the answers that come back transport us to places we never knew existed. "
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" I believe that the future is determined by the great public universities. They educate 80 percent of the students and make the American Dream available. "
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" I believe we have the best football coach in the country in Urban Meyer. I had the privilege of hiring him, as you know, and I think he is doing fabulous work. "
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" 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. "
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Beauty
" Everyone wrote our obituary but us and the coaches and the kids who stayed with us. The obit was, 'Vanderbilt will have to leave the Southeastern Conference. All the coaches are leaving, and all the students are transferring.' "
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" In tumultuous times, it's important to have a very mature leader. "
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Very
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" Every time I get a lot of money, I cry, and I got a lot of tears left. "
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" As one of the country's largest land-grant universities, Ohio State must play a critical role in moving our country forward. "
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" The strength of the American higher education system is that it is a multifaceted, multi-layered system, and that is what makes us very strong. "
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" We're going to make certain that we set a very high standard for ourselves. "
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Standard
Ourselves
" The notion of the large, massive public university that can exist in isolated splendor is dead. "
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" At least for me, I believe that one learns from one's mistakes. And I made significant mistakes, and I learned from them. "
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" What I should do is go over to the surgical suites and get my foot extricated from my mouth. "
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" Online is ridiculous. Places like Ohio State bring people here together, and students teach each other. "
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