Novice Gail Fawcett (March 29, 1909 – June 19, 1998) was an American academic administrator who served as the 8th president of Ohio State University from 1956 to 1972.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree in science and mathematics from Kenyon College in 1931 and a Master of Education from Ohio State University in 1937.

[1] He took courses toward a PhD but did not complete the degree.

The Fawcett Center at Ohio State University and Fawcett Hall at Wright State University are named in his honor.

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