Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

Ohio University named a 'Professions-Focused' 'Opportunity College' in latest Carnegie Classifications

May 1, 2025 6 min

OHIO is among the fewer than two dozen R1 universities in the country to earn Carnegie’s new “Opportunity College and University” designation and among only 40 large doctoral institutions defined as “professions-focused.”

Medical rankings

Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine recognized nationally for rural health impact in U.S. News rankings

April 25, 2025 3 min

Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine continues to earn national praise for its commitment to improving health care access in underserved communities.

The sun rises behind a lush green hill and tree, with the Scripps Hall in the background

Faculty Excellence

OHIO announces awardees for OURC/Baker Fund spring cycle

April 25, 2025 2 min

The OURC/Baker Fund program provides support for research, scholarship and creative activity at Ohio University.

An OHIO's student is shown wearing a cap that says

Forever OHIO

OHIO to celebrate Spring Commencement on May 2, 3

April 22, 2025 4 min

Ohio University will honor more than 3,600 graduating students during the Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 2 and 3. The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will honor its graduates on May 10.

Caitlyn Neill, Chao-Yang Lee, Jennie Klein and Nicole Byrd, Lisa Martin

Faculty Excellence

Spotlight on Learning Conference features expert speakers, Festival of Learning

April 4, 2025 4 min

More than 120 faculty, staff and students gathered to share transformative teaching and learning innovations under the theme “Teaching to Empower This (and the Next) Generation of Thinkers.”

OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to April ice cream socials on Athens, regional campuses

April 4, 2025 1 min

Ohio University will host ice cream socials for all students, faculty and staff on the Athens and regional campuses in April to celebrate the end of the semester.

OHIO Student Expo - Creativity and Discovery

Experiential Learning

Reminder: OHIO Student Expo is April 8

April 3, 2025 2 min

The Ohio University community is invited to visit the OHIO Student Expo on Tuesday, April 8 in the Walter Fieldhouse and view the displayed projects showcasing the outstanding work of OHIO students.

Spring 2024 aerial view of the Athens, Ohio campus at Ohio University

Giving Day

Imagining and creating communities together: A relational approach to fundraising

March 25, 2025 4 min

Read about how top-raising advocates for OHIO Giving Day in 2024 are reaching for even greater Giving Day participation in 2025.

Giving Day

OHIO Giving Day is set for April 2: Donate to make a difference

March 25, 2025 3 min

Ohio University’s sixth Giving Day kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, April 2, inviting alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate all Ohio University has been and is, by giving to the funds that matter most to you and to current and future Bobcats. Our goal this year is 3,110 donors. Together, we can ensure OHIO’s next era is the best one yet.

Heritage College

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine graduates' match results reveal the next step in their journey

March 24, 2025 8 min

The third Friday in March is one of the most highly anticipated and dreaded days for students graduating from medical school. It’s the day most of them learn where they will be doing their residency.

The finalists in the OSCARS Impact Competition pose with giant checks showing their awards

Student Success

OHIO students excel in OSCARS Impact Competition

March 21, 2025 3 min

The competition invites undergraduate students to present a brief, compelling oration on their research/creative work and its significance.

A crowd celebrates during a Heritage College event on the Athens Campus

Scholarships

Osteopathic Heritage Foundation awards $25 million for primary care and high need students at Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

March 14, 2025 5 min

The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation has committed up to $25 million in scholarships for high need students and students pursuing primary care.

Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 13-18

March 12, 2025 2 min

Homecoming Week 2025 will kick off on Oct. 13, 2025, with the Homecoming football game against Northern Illinois on Oct. 18.

Chunmin Lo, Ph.D., associate professor of neurophysiology

Research

Ohio University researchers make significant strides in new way to address obesity

March 5, 2025 3 min

A team of researchers have made a groundbreaking development related to a protein that is naturally produced in the body but could potentially be applied to combat weight gain.

Research and Impact

Renowned Ohio University researcher secures funding for new cancer research technology