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

College graduates work in every sector of the American economy, and the research engines incubated within our universities generate a wealth of ideas and innovations that have an enormous impact on our lives.

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.

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.

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

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