Statement from Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee on Governor Kasich's proposed budget

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Researchers at Ohio State University have invented fluorescent nano-particles that change color to tag molecules under the microscope. This series of photos shows a particle changing from red to green – and, at the 89-second mark, to yellow – over the course of two minutes. Image by Gang Ruan, courtesy of Ohio State University.

"I am grateful to Governor Kasich, whose proposed budget reflects the unquestionable financial challenges of the day, as well as the understanding that higher education and our state’s long-term strength are inextricably linked. It is my firm belief that times of great challenge which require sacrifice are also times of enormous opportunity. Now more than ever, it is clear that our shared future lies in sustained investment in education, creativity, and innovation, all of which directly fuel economic growth. For our part, and for the lasting benefit of Ohioans, we at Ohio State continue to move aggressively in both advocating for regulatory freedom and reconfiguring and reinventing our institution."