Quotes by Arthur Levine

“First, I felt just shock, and then I felt theres no way, just no way, Dumbledore couldnt be dead, ... So I thought, Whats the trick? but unfortunately J.K. Rowling doesnt do that. Shes writing about war and in war people die. They are not protected by their office and the esteem in which they are held. She wouldnt compromise that idea by easily bringing him back.”

“I think Ill have complex feelings about [the last book], ... Its clearly the series that I will be best known for. But it wont be, its not the end of my career. Its not the last thing J.K. Rowling will write either, and my relationship with her will continue.”

“On most of our campuses this is a very scary moment. For us as a group, its a time at which the answers are uncertain, but no generation will have the opportunity we have to put our mark on the look of education in the future.”

“I think people come here not just because of the building, ... They come here because of the institutions rapidly emerging prominence and stature.”

“Were quite excited about all of these terrific young people, ... It also positions us very competitively for continued growth and as one of the countrys powerhouses in biomedical research.”

“I will consider what disciplinary actions are appropriate in this case pending the findings.”

“The wonderful thing about Marthas work is that it showed such sweet empathy with her characters. Their joy was her joy, their fears were hers. At least it felt that way, which is all an artist can ask. Her art was pretty without being precious, sweet without being icky. And she was a truly nice person.”

“Hes there with an open pocketbook, but its more than that. Frank is always there.”

“Don Burkes interests, experience and expertise are extremely relevant, and I can think of no other individual more qualified than he to lead our efforts focused on todays profound public health concerns.”

“Its the best thing we have right now. Research shows us that children in national board certified teachers classrooms actually have higher achievement scores.”

People with imagination

When we asked college students how they adapted to the tidal wave of new technology, one explained, Its only technology if it happened after you were born.

This is the generation that thinks of itself as global citizens but knows little about the world and acts locally. It is the most diverse generation in collegiate history with the strongest relationships between races but they have limited interest in talking about race or reaching across political or generational divides.