Gordon Gee

Educator

56 Quotes

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

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.

You have great athletic directors, you let them run it; you keep yourself informed, but I'm not the athletic director. I'm the president of the university.

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

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.

I'm probably one of most quotable guys in America.

Sitting on a corporate board is a hobby for me.

We're going to make certain that we set a very high standard for ourselves.

At least for me, I believe that one learns from one's mistakes. And I made significant mistakes, and I learned from them.

As one of the country's largest land-grant universities, Ohio State must play a critical role in moving our country forward.

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

When the fabric of the universe becomes unknown, it is the duty of the university to produce weavers.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

I think what any student adds is the ideas they bring.

I think we can be competitive on and off the field and create a model where our athletes are scholars and learners, too.

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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