Ohio State Names New President, Investigates Funding Issues

0:00In Durham, it's March 12th. Here's what is happening. Ohio State University trustees have named Ravi Balumkanda as their new president. He steps in as Executive Vice President and provosts to replace Ted Carter, who resigned suddenly. The board skipped a nationwide search and voted unanimously for the internal pick. Carter left after the university learned of his inappropriate relationship with Cresanth of Locos. She runs a business that received public funds from Jobs Ohio for projects like a Veterans Podcast and a theater production. Jobs Ohio paid $60,000 up front for four episodes of the podcast pilot called The Call Out. Now the office wants that money back and says the deal came through Carter's recommendation. Board Chair John Ziger expressed surprise at the resignation, but voiced strong confidence in Balumkanda. He highlighted the leader's experience at Ohio State and skills in management and inspiration. Balumkanda, a bioengineer with past roles at top schools like Duke and Emory, pledged to push excellence in key areas.

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