The Ohio State community was in a state of disarray, shock and confusion Monday morning following President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.’s sudden resignation from the university. The news came following the citing of an “inappropriate relationship with someone seeking public resources to support her personal business,” Ohio State announced in a 10 a.m. email, per prior Lantern reporting. Here is what Ohio State leaders, student leadership, professors and others had to say. More reactions will be added as The Lantern receives them. Read more at thelantern.com thelantern.com/2026/03/ohio-state-students-faculty-and-leaders-react-to-president-ted-carters-resignation 📸: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor ✍️: Trevor Voigt | Campus Senior Writer