Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today issued the following statement regarding The Ohio State University’s selection of E. Gordon Gee as University President:
“Dr. Gee is one of the most respected and accomplished university presidents in the nation. We welcome him back to Ohio with a renewed commitment to higher education and an understanding that our economic advancement is linked to our educational achievement. The Ohio State University is an integral part of our efforts to build a world-class higher education system in Ohio. I look forward to working with Dr. Gee as a strong partner in those efforts.”