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OSU's New President Faces Controversies and Criticism

3/14/2026

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Ravi Bellamkonda, OSU’s provost, was named the 18th president by the Board of Trustees on March 12, 2026.
Ted Carter resigned after admitting an inappropriate relationship.
The Board’s decision drew criticism from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) over transparency.
Bellamkonda must address fallout from the Dr. Richard Strauss scandal, ongoing DEI debates, and the Carter investigation with no law enforcement referrals.

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Story summary

Ravi Bellamkonda, OSU’s provost, was named the 18th president by the Board of Trustees on March 12, 2026.
Ted Carter resigned after admitting an inappropriate relationship.
The Board’s decision drew criticism from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) over transparency.
Bellamkonda must address fallout from the Dr. Richard Strauss scandal, ongoing DEI debates, and the Carter investigation with no law enforcement referrals.