Ohio State University released an internal report detailing the inappropriate relationship that forced President Walter Carter Jr. to resign last month. The document says Carter, a former Navy admiral married and known as Ted, repeatedly met podcaster Krisanthe Vlachos and took her on at least five trips, including stops in Richmond, Orlando, Kansas City, Colorado Springs and Las Vegas.

The investigation found Carter leveraged his office to bypass normal channels, arranging garage entry for Vlachos and fabricating a business purpose for one journey. He forwarded her résumé, secured studio space at WOSU, and introduced her to state partners while pitching a veterans‑job‑training app seeking $2.9 million. Both JobsOhio staff and Ohio Department of Veterans Services deemed the prototype unready.

The scandal raises questions about oversight at Ohio State University, where donors and legislators demand tighter conflict‑of‑interest controls. Legal exposure could stem from misuse of university resources and potential breach of fiduciary duties. An independent committee now reviews governance policies, and the board has pledged corrective action. The episode also prompted the faculty senate to demand a transparent audit of all executive expenses dating back to Carter’s tenure.