Ohio State University selects Ravi Bellamkonda as new president with $1.4 million salary

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 882

Last Updated: 3 days, 3 hours ago

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Ohio State University selected a new president last week — days after former president Ted Carter resigned over an “inappropriate relationship.”

The university appointed Ravi Bellamkonda as Ohio State’s 18th president on March 12. His salary is $1.4 million, according to his contract with the university.

His contract goes through June 30, 2031. Bellamkonda had most recently been serving as Ohio State’s executive vice president and provost since January 2025.

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