The Ohio State University elevated its chief academic officer to president Thursday, moving swiftly past the abrupt resignation of former President Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. after revelations about his "inappropriate relationship" with the female host of a podcast for military veterans.

University trustees unanimously appointed the public institution's provost as its permanent leader, forgoing an interim president or a prolonged search process.

The flagship skipped a national search and tapped an insider, Ravi Bellamkonda, to be its next permanent president less than a week after his predecessor resigned.

Ohio State's board of trustees will meet March 12 to announce the new university leader after former President Ted Carter resigned over an "inappropriate relationship."

The Ohio State University board of trustees moved quickly Thursday to name a replacement for former President Ted Carter, who abruptly resigned this week after admitting an “inappropriate relationship” with a podcaster.

Ohio State University will announce a new leader Thursday morning in a previously unscheduled board of trustees meeting. Ohio State will enter its fourth day without a