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Ohio State University's president resigns after reporting 'inappropriate relationship'
Walter Ted Carter Jr. resigned after revealing an inappropriate relationship with someone seeking university resources; his two-year tenure included a $1.2 million salary and a $400,000 bonus.
- Updated March 9, 2026: Walter "Ted" Carter Jr., president of The Ohio State University, resigned and the board accepted his resignation after a weekend executive session, disclosing an inappropriate relationship.
- In the update on March 9, Carter told trustees he had an inappropriate relationship with someone seeking public resources and allowed inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership.
- Before Ohio State, Carter's contract was set to run through Dec. 31, 2028, and he previously led the University of Nebraska system.
- The trustees said they will share a transition plan later this week and no interim president has been announced.
- Amid ongoing initiatives, Carter's resignation may impact the university's strategic priorities, including the Education for Citizenship 2035 plan, as the campus community awaits further details soon.
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Ohio State President Resigns Amid Controversial Relationship Scandal
What prompted Ohio State University president Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr. to step down amid controversy? His resignation has raised immediate questions about decision-making and oversight at one of America's largest universities, leaving staff, students, and alumni uncertain about the future of leadership at the institution. Ohio State President Ted Carter Resigns Amid Shocking Scandal Ohio State University president Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr. has resi…
Ohio State President Walter Carter Resigns
Ohio State University President Walter Carter Jr. has resigned after informing the school’s board of trustees that he had engaged in an “inappropriate relationship,” according to a statement released by the university Monday. Carter, who had served as the university’s president for two years, said the relationship involved “someone seeking public resources” and acknowledged that he had made a mistake in allowing the individual inappropriate acce…
Break out the sidewalk chalk! Ted Carter Resigned!
This morning, news broke that Ted Carter, president of The Ohio State University, has abruptly resigned over an “inappropriate relationship” with someone who received “access to top officials” while “seeking public resources to support her personal business.”
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