Ohio State University President Ted Carter Resigns After Inappropriate Relationship Revealed

Carter will not receive any additional compensation beyond his existing contract terms after sudden resignation

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:05am

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Ohio State University President Ted Carter resigned over the weekend after admitting to the university's Board of Trustees that he had an inappropriate relationship with "someone seeking public resources to support her personal business." Carter, who was well-compensated with a $1.1 million annual salary and various other benefits, will not receive any additional payouts beyond the terms of his existing contract.

Why it matters

Carter's sudden resignation raises questions about accountability and transparency at the highest levels of Ohio State's leadership. The university's handling of the situation and Carter's contract terms will be closely scrutinized, especially given the high-profile nature of the president's role and the significant public resources involved.

The details

An unnamed tipster informed Ohio State's Board of Trustees about Carter's inappropriate relationship, prompting the board to confront him. Carter then disclosed the relationship and offered to resign, which the board accepted on March 8. Though unconfirmed by Ohio State, podcaster Krisanthe Vlachos has been linked to Carter's resignation. Carter's contract did not explicitly mention terms for resignation, only termination for cause or without cause. The university confirmed Carter will not receive any additional compensation beyond his existing contract, which included a $1.1 million annual salary, a $250,000 transition payment, and various other benefits and perks.

  • On March 7, Ohio State's Board of Trustees held a three-hour executive session to discuss Carter's relationship.
  • On March 8, the board accepted Carter's offer to resign.

The players

Ted Carter

The former president of Ohio State University who resigned after admitting to an inappropriate relationship.

Krisanthe Vlachos

A podcaster who has been linked to Carter's resignation, though the connection is unconfirmed by Ohio State.

Ohio State University Board of Trustees

The governing body that confronted Carter about the inappropriate relationship and accepted his resignation.

Ben Johnson

A spokesperson for Ohio State University who provided information about Carter's contract and resignation.

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