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

You can’t trust those damn Catholics.

Intellectual curiosity drove Einstein to some of the world's most important discoveries.

I believe that it is higher education's purpose and calling to keep open the door to the American dream.

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.

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.

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