7 Quotes & Sayings By Gordon Gee

Gordon Gee is a well-known newspaper columnist, author, and speaker. He served as the chancellor of the University of Michigan from 2001 to 2007. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he attended college at The Ohio State University and later received a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. In 1969 Gee became the city editor of the Detroit News Read more

By 1973 he was a national editor for United Press International. While working at UPI, Gee entered into a relationship with his former boss's wife, Mary Ann Gee, who was a reporter for The Columbus Dispatch. In 1982 he was named The Columbus Dispatch's managing editor and became editor-in-chief in 1990.

He was named the first chancellor of The Ohio State University in 2001. In November 2007, he stepped down as chancellor and retired from teaching at Ohio State and from UPI.

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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. Gordon Gee
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I tend to deal with most issues with humor... always have and always will. Gordon Gee
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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. Gordon Gee
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So if a college education is indispensable, the challenge as I see it is how to make it more accessible. Gordon Gee
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To be sure, American higher education is a diverse ecosystem, comprising institutions of all sizes, price tags, and mission statements. Gordon Gee
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I believe that it is higher education's purpose and calling to keep open the door to the American dream. Gordon Gee