Speeches
Read major addresses delivered by President Carter to the Ohio State community.
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Nov. 8, 2024: Investiture Address
As he was officially installed as Ohio State's 17th president, Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. called on the Buckeye community to develop a 10-year strategic plan named for the university's motto, “Education for Citizenship.”
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Aug. 22, 2024: President's Report
During the board's quarterly meeting, President Carter shared updates from over the summer and looked ahead to fall, including the university's ongoing strategic planning process.
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Aug. 19, 2024: Convocation Address
Ohio State President Ted Carter welcomed the newest Buckeyes to campus during this annual kickoff to the academic year.
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Aug. 4, 2024: Remarks to the Class of 2024
As graduates received their diplomas during summer commencement, President Carter encouraged them to always remember the message of Ohio State's motto, "Education for Citizenship."
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July 17, 2024: Columbus Metropolitan Club Forum
President Carter joined NBC4 anchor Matt Barnes onstage at the Columbus Metropolitan Club on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
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May 16, 2024: President's Report
Ohio State President Ted Carter celebrated outgoing Buckeye leaders, highlighted the impact of affordability initiatives and emphasized the importance of the university's partnerships across Ohio and the country.
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May 8, 2024: Testimony to the Ohio Senate Workforce and Higher Education Committee (as delivered)
President Carter joined the committee to discuss the important investments the state of Ohio makes in higher education and the university, and how Ohio State works to benefit its students and the communities it serves.
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May 8, 2024: Testimony to the Ohio Senate Workforce and Higher Education Committee (as submitted)
Read the written version of President Carter's testimony discussing the important investments the state of Ohio makes in higher education and the university, and how Ohio State works to benefit its students and the communities it serves.
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April 11, 2024: State of the University Address
In his inaugural State of the University address, President Carter reflected on what he has learned during his first months at the university and celebrated the impact of the Ohio State community across its past, present and future.
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Feb. 22, 2024: President's Report
President Carter updated the Board of Trustees on his efforts to listen to and learn from the Ohio State community and the momentum he is seeing across the university's campuses.
2023
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Aug. 22, 2023: Remarks to the Board of Trustees
Following his appointment as president by the board, President-elect Carter spoke of his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to lead the Buckeye community.