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

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

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.

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

A truly great university is a nucleus of artistic expression. It fosters creative, critical thought, and serves as a platform for civil discourse.

Being president of a major public university is the most political nonpolitical office around.