Ohio State University President Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. resigned Sunday after disclosing what he described as an "inappropriate relationship" to the university's board of trustees.

Carter, 66, who had led the university since 2024, voluntarily submitted his resignation in a statement acknowledging he "made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership." According to reports, the relationship involved a person who was seeking public resources for her business.

The Ohio State University Board of Trustees accepted Carter's resignation on Sunday. Carter's departure comes after a brief two-year tenure at the helm of one of the nation's largest public universities.

During his time as president, Carter had been a vocal critic of college sports' current financial model, particularly the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) system that allows student-athletes to profit from endorsements. He had expressed concerns that the current college sports model was "unsustainable," even as Ohio State's athletic department continued to achieve significant success under his leadership.

The university has not immediately announced details about interim leadership or the search for Carter's replacement. Carter's resignation adds to a growing list of high-profile departures among university presidents nationwide in recent years.