Ravi Bellamkonda

Ravi V. Bellamkonda was named Ohio State's new president in March of 2026. He is replacing Ted Carter, who recently resigned after the disclosure of an inappropriate relationship.

Ohio State faculty's reaction remains mixed at Bellamkonda's appointment as president

Mark Ferenchik

Some faculty are excited to have Ravi Bellamkonda, Ohio State's former provost and executive vice president, as the university's new president, while others are concerned about the quick transition.

Politics & Government

WOSU had $93K contract with podcaster who had inappropriate relationship with Ted Carter

George Shillcock

A public records request showed podcaster Krisanthe Vlachos had a $93,000 contract with WOSU to record her podcasts at the public media organization's headquarters. Former Ohio State University President Ted Carter resigned because of his relationship with Vlachos.

Ohio State University President Ravi Bellamkonda

Politics & Government

Ohio State University hires Ravi Bellamkonda as next president without wider candidate search

George Shillcock, WOSU News Staff

Ravi Bellamkonda takes the reins of Ohio's largest public university after former President Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. resigned after disclosing an inappropriate relationship with a podcaster.

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Ohio State expected to name Provost Ravi Bellamkonda as its next president

George Shillcock, Mark Ferenchik

Ohio State Provost Bellamkonda replaces former President Ted Carter, who resigned on Saturday after acknowledging an inappropriate relationship with a woman.