Ohio State President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. hinted at, but said there are no finalized plans for major dorm renovations, supported student’s right to free speech amid Tuesday’s protest at the Ohio Union and does not anticipate Les Wexner’s name will disappear from campus buildings. In a 30-minute interview with the Lantern Tuesday, Carter also talked about his confidence in Ohio State’s football team despite over 30 players entering the transfer portal, the hard work of faculty and staff to comply with Senate Bill 1 and explained why there was a decline in international students. Read more at thelantern.com thelantern.com/2026/01/dorm-renovations-ohio-union-protest-and-wexners-name-on-campus-the-lanterns-sit-down-with-ted-carter 📸: Sandra Fu | Managing Editor Photo ✍️: Davis Beatty | Managing Editor Campus ✍️: Allison Wolfe | Campus Editor Canva made by: Jumana Salem | Social Media Editor