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The investiture of President Walter "Ted" Carter Jr.

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Education for Citizenship anchors President Carter’s investiture address

Ohio State president wants to build on the university’s expectation of excellence.

Ohio State alumna Columbus Urban League President and CEO Stephanie Hightower

Community leader Stephanie Hightower to deliver autumn commencement address

Ohio State News — “Stephanie Hightower is a trailblazer and an incredible asset to Columbus, the state of Ohio and our university, and we are honored to list her among the Ohio State alumni changing the world for the better,” said President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.

October 23, 2024

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Ohio State president wants the university to offer a “pathway for every single student” in the state by 2035

Signal Cleveland — Enrolling more than 65,400 students, Ohio State is one of the largest universities in the country. And if new university president Walter “Ted” Carter’s plans come to fruition, those numbers will only grow.

October 18, 2024

Ravi V. Bellamkonda named executive vice president and provost

Ohio State News — President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. announced today that highly accomplished scientist and higher education administrative leader Ravi V. Bellamkonda has been selected to serve as the university’s next executive vice president and provost.

October 14, 2024

More from President Carter

Read the president’s latest messages to the Ohio State community and statements on issues that directly impact the university, its mission and its people.

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