History of Ted Carter in Timeline

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

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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November 1959: Birth of Ted Carter

In November 1959, Ted Carter was born and raised in Burrillville, Rhode Island.

November 1959: Birth of Walter "Ted" Carter Jr.

Walter Edward "Ted" Carter Jr. was born in November 1959.

1979: Editor in Chief of The LOG

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

1981: Graduation from United States Naval Academy

In 1981, Ted Carter graduated from the United States Naval Academy where he majored in oceanography, lettered in ice hockey and was editor in chief of 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.

1999: Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award

In 1999, Ted Carter was awarded the Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership.

2008: Appointed Honorary Master Chief

In 2008, Ted Carter was appointed an Honorary Master Chief by the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.

2009: U.S. Navy League's John Paul Jones Award

In 2009, Ted Carter received the U.S. Navy League's John Paul Jones Award for Inspirational Leadership.

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.

2014: Induction into Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame

In 2014, Ted Carter was inducted into the Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame.

2015: Induction into Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame

In 2015, Ted Carter was inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame.

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: USS MIDWAY's Patriot Award

In 2019, Ted Carter received the USS MIDWAY's Patriot Award in honor of the 50th Anniversary of TOPGUN.

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: U.S. Naval Academy’s Distinguished Graduate Award

In 2022, Ted Carter received the U.S. Naval Academy’s Distinguished Graduate Award, becoming one of the youngest graduates to receive the award since its inception.

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.

April 2024: Response to Gaza Solidarity Encampment

In April 2024, after the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Ohio State's campus, Ted Carter released a campus statement, and faced criticism from former OSU Professor Dr. Keith Kilty.

2024: University Faces Shortfall

By the end of fiscal year 2024, the University of Nebraska was faced with a $58 million shortfall.

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.