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Ohio State Set to Elevate Provost Ravi Bellamkonda to President Today

Trustees plan a vote today following Ted Carter’s resignation over an alleged inappropriate relationship.

Overview

  • Local reports say the Board of Trustees is expected to confirm Bellamkonda as Ohio State’s 18th full-time president at a morning meeting, with an introductory news conference to follow.
  • Bellamkonda currently serves as executive vice president and provost after joining from Emory University early last year.
  • He oversees 15 colleges, four regional campuses, and more than 8,600 faculty members in his role as chief academic officer.
  • Carter resigned over the weekend after disclosure of an alleged inappropriate relationship, and the university says it is investigating.
  • If approved, Bellamkonda is reported to assume the role today, bringing a background in bioengineering and neuroscience that includes a PhD from Brown University.