›Ohio State University President Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr. has resigned abruptly after disclosing 'an inappropriate relationship' with a woman seeking public resources for her private business. Carter's departure comes just a few years after the previous Ohio State president also left under unclear circumstances. The former president of Ohio State University who resigned after disclosing an 'inappropriate relationship' with a woman seeking public resources. ›What they’re saying“For personal reasons, I have made the difficult decision to resign from my role as president of The Ohio State University. I disclosed to the board of trustees that I made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership.” — Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr., Former President, Ohio State University (washingtonpost.com)What’s nextThe Ohio State University Board of Trustees will appoint an interim president and begin a search for a permanent replacement for Carter.

Source: Washington Post March 09, 2026 17:49 UTC