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During autumn commencement, Acting President Peter Mohler asked graduates to remember how they persevered during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic. “There was a real risk of losing a century and a half of tradition and community,” he said. “You held on to, and in fact, reignited our unique campus traditions, our vibrant campus life and the sense of community that make Ohio State such a special place.”

The Columbus Dispatch — "The team is stable, the team is solid, and we're a place that continues to excel," Ohio State Acting President Mohler said. "I think with the team that we have here, the citizens of Ohio should feel really good about where we're headed going forward." [From The Columbus Dispatch]

During the event, Acting President Mohler thanked ROTC students for their service and their commitment to the university’s mission. “Ohio State was founded with a mission to improve the well-being of our communities through education, research and service,” he said. “It continues to be our mission today, but it is only possible because of your commitment to protecting the well-being of every American at home and overseas.”