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Ohio State Names Ravi Bellamkonda President Amid Scandal

3/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ohio State University named Ravi Bellamkonda its 18th president on March 12, 2026, after Ted Carter resigned over an inappropriate relationship linked to a podcast.
The Board of Trustees unanimously selected Bellamkonda, bypassing a national search.
Bellamkonda, previously provost, faced transparency concerns among faculty and students.
JobsOhio seeks to recover $60,000 paid for the podcast while Carter's conduct is still under investigation.

History

Historical Context

In 2011, Chancellor Robert Birgeneau resigned from the University of California, Berkeley amid protests over police actions, highlighting governance issues within the University of California system. Similarly, Ohio State University's Board of Trustees appointed Ravi Bellamkonda in 2023 following Ted Carter's resignation due to an inappropriate relationship, underscoring ongoing challenges in leadership accountability in higher education.

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Story summary

Ohio State University named Ravi Bellamkonda its 18th president on March 12, 2026, after Ted Carter resigned over an inappropriate relationship linked to a podcast.
The Board of Trustees unanimously selected Bellamkonda, bypassing a national search.
Bellamkonda, previously provost, faced transparency concerns among faculty and students.
JobsOhio seeks to recover $60,000 paid for the podcast while Carter's conduct is still under investigation.

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