Here's everything to know about Ohio State's new president Walter ‘Ted’ Carter Jr.

Ohio State University on Tuesday named Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr. as its next president. He comes from another university in the Big Ten Conference.

Carter, 64, has served as president of the University of Nebraska system since January 2020, and will start his new role at the helm of Ohio State on Jan. 1. His annual base salary will be $1.1 million and his term will run through Dec. 31, 2028.

Here's what we know:

Ohio State names Nebraska's Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr. as new president

Carter rose to the top of a field of Ohio State presidential candidates that included at least 50 people identified by a search firm and 100 others nominated through the university, said board of trustees chair Hiroyuki Fujita, who also led the presidential selection subcommittee.

Video: Ohio State introduces new president

What community leaders, officials are saying about new OSU President Ted Carter

Ohio State University stakeholders say they're excited to work with Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.

New Ohio State president Ted Carter was a decorated Navy pilot who headed Naval Academy

Here is a look at who he is.

Next Ohio State president Ted Carter will make millions in pay and job perks

Ohio State University's next president stands to make millions of dollars during his time in office. Carter, who comes to Ohio State from the University of Nebraska system, will start his five-year term as president Jan. 1 and he will earn an annual base salary of $1.1 million.

OSU students: Incoming president Carter should prioritize diversity, public interest

Many are hoping that incoming Ohio State President Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. focuses more on what the students and staff care about.

Watch: Ohio State President Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. takes questions

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: What we know about Ohio State's new president Walter ‘Ted’ Carter Jr.