Ohio State University President Ted Carter resigned after disclosing an inappropriate relationship with someone seeking university resources; the board accepted his resignation and the university said it will announce transition plans soon. Carter had been two years into a five-year contract and previously led the University of Nebraska system and the U.S. Naval Academy. The sudden exit follows a wave of short-tenure leadership changes at major public research universities. At Bard College, faculty governance escalated as the Faculty Senate demanded the creation of a fund equal to Jeffrey Epstein’s donations to the college for sexual-violence initiatives and pushed for accountability around President Leon Botstein. Faculty calls and an independent review have intensified scrutiny of presidential fundraising and oversight practices. Both developments highlight board-and-governance risks that can force leadership transitions and distract institutions from academics and operations.