Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ted Carter

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 9, 2026

Discover the career path of Ted Carter, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Walter Edward "Ted" Carter Jr. is an American academic administrator and retired United States Navy vice admiral. He assumed the role of the 17th president of The Ohio State University in January 2024. Prior to this, his career was primarily in the military.

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1979: Editor in Chief of The LOG

In 1979, Ted Carter became editor in chief of the USNA satirical magazine, The LOG.

1982: Designation as Naval Flight Officer

In 1982, Ted Carter was designated as a naval flight officer.

1985: Graduation from Navy Fighter Weapons School

In 1985, Ted Carter graduated from the Navy Fighter Weapons School.

July 2013: 54th president of the Naval War College

On July 2, 2013, Ted Carter became the 54th president of the Naval War College.

2013: President of the United States Naval War College

In 2013, Ted Carter became the 54th president of the United States Naval War College.

July 2014: 62nd superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy

On July 23, 2014, Ted Carter became the 62nd superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, relieving Vice Admiral Michael H. Miller.

2014: Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy

In 2014, Ted Carter became the 62nd superintendent of the United States Naval Academy.

July 26, 2019: Succession as Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy

On July 26, 2019, Sean Buck succeeded Ted Carter as superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy.

2019: End of Superintendency at U.S. Naval Academy

In 2019, Ted Carter concluded his role as the 62nd superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy.

2019: Retirement from the Navy

In 2019, Ted Carter retired from the Navy.

January 1, 2020: President of the University of Nebraska System

On January 1, 2020, Ted Carter became the 8th president of the University of Nebraska System.

2020: President of the University of Nebraska System

In 2020, Ted Carter began serving as the 8th president of the University of Nebraska system.

2022: Named to Executive Committee of Council on Competitiveness

In 2022, Ted Carter was named to the Executive Committee of the Council on Competitiveness.

March 2023: Election to American Council on Education's Board of Directors

In March 2023, Ted Carter was elected to the American Council on Education's Board of Directors.

April 2023: Commissioner for the Council on Higher Education

In April 2023, Ted Carter was named as a Commissioner for the Council on Higher Education as a Strategic Asset.

August 2023: Appointment as President of The Ohio State University

On August 22, 2023, Ted Carter was announced as the 17th president of The Ohio State University.

2023: End of Presidency at University of Nebraska

In 2023, Ted Carter concluded his tenure as the 8th president of the University of Nebraska system.

January 2024: Tenure Began as President of The Ohio State University

On January 1, 2024, Ted Carter's tenure as the 17th president of The Ohio State University officially began.

2024: Presidency at The Ohio State University

In 2024, Ted Carter began serving as the 17th president of The Ohio State University.

March 9, 2026: Offer to Resign as OSU President

On March 9, 2026, Ted Carter offered to resign as president of The Ohio State University.

2026: Offer to Resign from OSU

In 2026, Ted Carter offered to resign from his position as president of The Ohio State University, as of March 9, after disclosing an inappropriate relationship.