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In the coming days, the U.S. Supreme Court and other governmental entities are expected to issue decisions and advance policies that will impact our nation and the communities in which we live. As they do, we will provide the university community with opportunities for dialogue and engagement, and we will continue to rely on our shared commitment to research, teaching, scholarship, academic freedom and considerate discourse.

I hope you are enjoying the summer and finding an opportunity to relax, start a new adventure, or just indulge in a good book. Our campuses have been quiet, which is nice, but I cannot wait for throngs of Buckeyes to return in the fall with excitement and enthusiasm. Wherever you are, I hope you will take time to celebrate Pride Month and observe Juneteenth next week.

The tragic and senseless shooting in Texas on Tuesday undoubtedly has affected many of us and stirred great sorrow. All of Buckeye Nation joins in mourning for the victims, as we did for those killed in the mass-shooting in Buffalo and all other acts of violence nationwide. Personally, I am devastated by these massacres.