Dive Summary:
- The Ohio State University's president E. Gordon Gee said he will retire on July 1 after his latest verbal gaffe landed him in hot water.
- Gee served as president of The Ohio State University from 1990 to 1997 and from 2007 to 2013.
- Former provost Joseph A. Alutto will serve as interim president until a replacement is found.
From the article:
The two-time Ohio State president will make his announcement this afternoon in an email to students, faculty and staff.
“Without question, the university has achieved remarkable success, and it has been my honor and calling to lead it,” Gee’s email says. “Ohio State is well-positioned for the future. I love this university, and my relationship with it will continue.”