Ohio State's New President: Big Salary, Big Expectations


Author: The Daily News Now! March 14, 2026 Duration: 1:47
Podcast episode
Ohio State's New President: Big Salary, Big Expectations

Ohio State Universitys new president, Ravi Bellamkonda, a biomedical engineer and chief academic officer, has been appointed without a lengthy search, following Ted Carters resignation. Bellamkondas base salary is $1.4 million, but his total compensation package, including bonuses, raises, and perks, rivals that of Fortune 500 executives. Critics question if the quick appointment skipped thorough vetting, especially considering recent trust issues. Bellamkondas real challenge lies in fundraising from wealthy alumni and corporations to maintain Ohio States top university status.

Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/6b11878417dbd687


More episodes

Duration: 1:46
Billy Idol, the punk rock icon, rose to fame in the late 70s with Generation X, then soared solo in the 80s with hits like White Wedding and Hot in the City. His albums Rebel Yell and Whiplash Smile topped charts and inf…

Duration: 1:28
Northeast Ohio braces for Category one hurricane-force winds, with gusts reaching 85 mph, causing widespread power outages, fallen trees, and flying debris. Airports also feel the impact, with a Cessna flipping and hanga…

Duration: 1:48
Vice President J.D. Vance, known for his anti-intervention stance, avoids discussing private advice to Trump on Iran strikes. The U.S. military operation against Irans nuclear threat has resulted in over 15,000 targets h…

Duration: 1:20
Travis Bazzana, Cleveland Guardians prospect, shone in the World Baseball Classic for Australia, despite their elimination. The top draft pick showcased resilience and skill, handling pressure as the teams main star. Off…

Duration: 1:54
Two Springfield, Ohio pastors, Reginald Silencieux and Carl Ruby, are championing Haitian migrants amidst Trumps deportation policies. Silencieux, a Haitian lawyer-turned-pastor, and Ruby, a former Republican, offer shel…

Logo
Select station
VOL