Courage is the ability to face danger, difficulty, pain, or fear without running away. It means choosing to do what is right or necessary even when you feel afraid. From ancient epics to contemporary headlines, humans have spent centuries canonizing courage as a rare and admirable virtue. Aristotle writes, “You will never do anything in this world without courage.” But what does it really mean to be courageous, and what does it look like in a classroom or a checkout line?
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EP 1,295B - What is Courage
Featured Speaker:
Greg Crawford
Gregory P. Crawford became the 22nd president of Miami University in 2016. Before joining Miami, he served as the Vice President and Associate Provost at the University of Notre Dame, Dean of the College of Science at the same institution, and earlier as the Dean of Engineering at Brown University. At Brown, he advanced to the rank of full professor in both physics and engineering. His research specializes in photonics, biomedical devices, magnetic resonance, display technology, and liquid crystal and polymer materials.
On a personal note, Crawford is an avid cyclist. He has completed five cross-country bike rides, driven by his commitment to raise funds and awareness for the rare disease, Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC). Through his fundraising endeavors for the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation, he successfully raised over $2 million during his 2015 ride, with the funds earmarked for a crucial clinical trial. Coverage of Crawford's cycling journeys has been featured in over 150 media outlets nationwide. His passion for cycling has been featured in the Wall Street Journal in 2018 and the Chronicle of Higher Education in 2023.