Ohio State University appointed Ravi V. Bellamkonda as its 18th president, effective after the resignation of Walter Carter Jr., adding a new leadership profile to a major public research institution. Bellamkonda previously served as OSU’s provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, shaping initiatives around student outcomes, faculty recruitment, and emerging technologies. Western New Mexico University named Jose Coll as its next president, effective July 1, with a contract extending three years; Coll is currently provost at Western Oregon University. The appointment comes amid ongoing challenges following 2023 allegations involving former president Joseph Shepard and his wife, who resigned in January 2025 and remain involved in litigation. Wofford College (S.C.) also named John Paul Dowd III as its 12th president, effective July 1, after years leading The Citadel Foundation. Dowd’s background includes fundraising growth, endowment expansion, and operational support tied to institutional strategic priorities. Together, the leadership actions reflect a continued churn in presidencies and executive transitions—often closely tied to academic strategy, enrollment pressures, and workforce priorities at universities under intense budget and compliance constraints.