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OSU Probe Links Carter Scandal to Nebraska Era and Podcaster Access
education1 month ago

OSU Probe Links Carter Scandal to Nebraska Era and Podcaster Access

An OSU report ties former OSU president Ted Carter’s resignation to an inappropriate relationship with podcaster Krisanthe Vlachos that began at Nebraska, detailing extensive access and efforts to connect Vlachos with OSU staff; NU alum Chris Kabourek, who followed Carter to OSU, aided those efforts before resigning and later becoming WVU CFO. Carter and Kabourek were the only OSU insiders to resign, with the university saying internal controls prevented misuse of resources.

OSU findings: Carter attempted to leverage the presidency for a personal associate, but safeguards blocked the effort
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OSU findings: Carter attempted to leverage the presidency for a personal associate, but safeguards blocked the effort

The Ohio State University released the findings of a joint investigation into former President Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr.'s resignation. The inquiry determined Carter attempted to misuse his office to obtain resources for a personal associate, but university processes and staff prevented those efforts; the actions also impacted several university partners. No further personnel actions are recommended beyond Carter's resignation and the prior resignation of Senior VP Chris Kabourek. The report offers recommendations to strengthen president-board independence, leadership-request practices, and ethics/insider-threat training, and it emphasizes upholding the university's culture and values. The full report and records are publicly accessible on OSU's investigation webpage.

OSU Chief Steps Down After Disclosure of Inappropriate Relationship
education2 months ago

OSU Chief Steps Down After Disclosure of Inappropriate Relationship

The Ohio State University announced that President Ted Carter has resigned after disclosing an inappropriate relationship involving someone seeking public resources; the board of trustees accepted the resignation and is planning an orderly leadership transition. Carter, who began in January 2024, said he made a mistake by allowing inappropriate access to university leadership. The resignation comes amid external inquiries and sponsorship details related to a veteran-focused podcast. Reactions from faculty groups criticized leadership and called for accountability and a transparent presidential search; no interim president has been named yet.

Ohio State President Steps Down Over Inappropriate Relationship and Access Concerns
education2 months ago

Ohio State President Steps Down Over Inappropriate Relationship and Access Concerns

Ohio State University president Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. has resigned after disclosing an inappropriate relationship involving someone seeking public resources for a personal business; the Board of Trustees accepted his resignation. Carter, OSU’s 17th president who began on Jan. 1, 2024 after being named in 2023, apologized for the mistake and said a transition plan will be announced in the coming days.

Ohio State President Resigns Over Inappropriate Relationship and Access Questions
education2 months ago

Ohio State President Resigns Over Inappropriate Relationship and Access Questions

Ohio State University President Ted Carter resigned after revealing an inappropriate relationship tied to access to university leadership. The board of trustees launched an investigation and is planning a leadership transition, while daily operations would be managed by senior university officials as the school moves forward.

OSU President Steps Down After Admitting Improper Relationship
education2 months ago

OSU President Steps Down After Admitting Improper Relationship

Ohio State University President Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr. resigned after acknowledging an inappropriate relationship with someone seeking public resources for personal business; the board accepted the resignation and announced an orderly leadership transition. Carter, the university's 17th president hired in 2023, apologized for the misstep.

Ohio State President Resigns After Admitting Inappropriate Relationship; Board Plans Transition
education2 months ago

Ohio State President Resigns After Admitting Inappropriate Relationship; Board Plans Transition

Ohio State University President Ted Carter resigned after disclosing an inappropriate relationship involving someone seeking public resources; the board accepted the resignation after a rare three-hour executive session and said a leadership transition would be announced, with an interim president to be named in the coming days.

 Ohio State chief steps down after disclosing inappropriate relationship
education2 months ago

Ohio State chief steps down after disclosing inappropriate relationship

Ohio State University President Ted Carter has resigned after revealing an inappropriate relationship to the university’s board of trustees. The board accepted his resignation and said a transition plan would be announced soon. Carter cited the relationship involved someone seeking public resources for personal business and said he made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to university leadership. He began his tenure in January 2024, and there is no interim president named yet as OSU pursues its Education for Citizenship 2035 plan and a leadership transition.

"OSU's President Ted Carter Supports Coach Ryan Day and Condemns Antisemitism, Outlines Spring Semester Goals"
sports-education2 years ago

"OSU's President Ted Carter Supports Coach Ryan Day and Condemns Antisemitism, Outlines Spring Semester Goals"

Ohio State's new president, Ted Carter, expressed support for football coach Ryan Day and denounced antisemitism in his first public comments since taking office. Carter backed Day despite criticism and emphasized the university's commitment to fighting hate speech and bigotry while upholding free speech. He also addressed the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry and the need for a moral backbone in speaking out against antisemitism, following recent controversies involving other university presidents.