[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 60 (Thursday, April 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E952]
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                       HONORING DR. NANCY ZIMPHER

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                           HON. JEAN SCHMIDT

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2009

  Mrs. SCHMIDT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Nancy Zimpher, 
President of the University of Cincinnati for her tremendous dedication 
to higher education. Unfortunately, President Zimpher will be departing 
us to become the new chancellor of the State University of New York on 
June 1. They will be blessed to have her.
  A native Ohioan, President Zimpher became the University of 
Cincinnati's 25th president and first woman president in October of 
2003. From the beginning, President Zimpher worked tirelessly to raise 
the University's profile. During her tenure she increased the 
University of Cincinnati's freshman class and total enrollments to new 
heights, while increasing retention and graduation rates. The caliber 
of students and educators at the University of Cincinnati has never 
been higher. President Zimpher's immense responsibilities have included 
managing 16 colleges, an academic medical and research center, one 
billion dollar annual budget, and the most employees in the Greater 
Cincinnati area.
  Away from the University, President Zimpher has given her time and 
talents to numerous civic causes, including serving on the boards of 
the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce, Cincinnati Center City 
Development, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and many others.
  As a proud graduate of the University of Cincinnati and a faithful 
Bearcat, it is with a heavy heart that I congratulate Dr. Zimpher on 
her new and exciting opportunity as chancellor of the State University 
of New York. The Cincinnati region and most importantly the University 
of Cincinnati are better off today due to President Zimpher's 
dedication and leadership. Good luck Dr. Zimpher, you will be missed.

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