Walter Edward "Ted" Carter Jr. (born November 4, 1959) is an American academic administrator and retired United States Navy vice admiral. He has been serving as the 17th and current president of The Ohio State University since January 2024.[1] Carter previously served as the 8th president of the University of Nebraska system from 2020 to 2023, the 62nd superintendent of the United States Naval Academy from 2014 to 2019, and the 54th president of the United States Naval War College from 2013 to 2014.
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Carter in 2015 |
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Assumed office January 1, 2024 |
Preceded by | Kristina M. Johnson |
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In office January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2023 |
Preceded by | Hank M. Bounds |
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Succeeded by | Chris Kabourek (interim) |
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In office July 23, 2014 – July 26, 2019 |
Preceded by | Michael H. Miller |
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Succeeded by | Sean Buck |
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In office July 2, 2013 – July 8, 2014 |
Preceded by | John N. Christenson |
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Succeeded by | P. Gardner Howe, III |
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Born | (1959-11-04) November 4, 1959 (age 64) Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
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Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) |
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Website | https://president.osu.edu |
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Nickname | Slapshot |
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Allegiance | United States |
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Branch/service | United States Navy |
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Years of service | 1981–2019 |
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Rank | Vice Admiral |
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Commands | U.S. Naval War College Carrier Strike Group Twelve Joint Enabling Capabilities Command, USJFCOM USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) USS Camden (AOE-2) VF-14 Tophatters |
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Battles/wars | Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Southern Watch Operation Allied Force |
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Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (with valor) Bronze Star Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (4) Air Medal (3, 2 with valor and 5 Strike/Flight) Navy Commendation Medal (5, 2 with valor) Joint Service Achievement Medal |
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