Uncertainties around research grants, student visas, and dramatic changes to the country’s DEI climate are only some of the issues that have shaped Ted Carter’s first year and a half on the job as the 17th president of The Ohio State University. But as a retired U.S. Navy vice admiral with 38 years of military service and more than 6,300 flying hours, Carter is no stranger to leadership under trying circumstances. Join us as CMC welcomes President Ted Carter for a look back at his first year and a half on the job, and a look forward at what’s on the horizon for Ohio’s flagship university.
Featuring:
Ted Carter, President, The Ohio State University.
The host is Sheridan Hendrix, Higher Education Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch.
This forum was made possible by The Joseph and Carol Alutto Civic Engagement Fund - Focusing on Higher Education.
This forum was sponsored by The Ohio State University, The United Way of Central Ohio, and
Columbus Business First.
The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC’s livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch.
This forum was also supported by The National Veterans Memorial and Museum.
This forum was recorded before a live audience at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in downtown Columbus on August 20, 2025.
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