Ohio State University has appointed Executive Vice President and Provost Ravi Bellamkonda as its new president following the abrupt resignation of former President Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. The board of trustees voted unanimously to appoint Bellamkonda, bypassing the traditional nationwide search process.
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Ohio State University appointed Executive Vice President and Provost Ravi Bellamkonda as its new president following the abrupt resignation of Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr., who admitted to an inappropriate relationship with a podcast host. The board unanimously voted for Bellamkonda, bypassing a nationwide search.
- Ohio State trustees appoint Ravi Bellamkonda as new president after Ted Carter's resignation
- Carter resigned due to an inappropriate relationship with Krisanthe Vlachos, host of a veterans' podcast
- JobsOhio is investigating its $60,000 contract with Vlachos for only one delivered episode out of four
- Bellamkonda pledges to uphold the university's commitment to excellence
The move comes after Carter's resignation due to an inappropriate relationship with Krisanthe Vlachos, host of a veterans' podcast called 'The Callout.' According to multiple reports, Carter disclosed the relationship to the board after receiving an external tip. The university is investigating his actions and their connection to public resources used for Vlachos's business ventures.
JobsOhio, the state's privatized economic development office, has been involved in a contract with Vlachos for her podcast. The office paid $60,000 for four episodes but only one was delivered. JobsOhio is now trying to claw back the remaining funds and stated that it followed all appropriate protocols in its partnerships.
Bellamkonda, a bioengineer and neuroscientist, joined Ohio State after holding leadership positions at Emory University, Duke, Georgia Tech, and Case Western Reserve University. He pledged to redouble the university's commitment to excellence and lead with inspiration. The university brought Carter on board in 2023 from the University of Nebraska system.
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