Ohio State University accepted President Ted Carter’s resignation after he disclosed an inappropriate relationship with someone seeking university resources for a personal business. Carter—who had been in the role since 2024 and previously led the University of Nebraska system—told the Board he "made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership." The board accepted his resignation and signaled a transition announcement in coming days. The departure follows a string of abrupt leadership changes at major public research universities and raises immediate questions about interim leadership, donor confidence, and ongoing strategic initiatives at the Big Ten flagship. Trustees and provosts will now manage both continuity in operations and stakeholder communications during the search for a successor.