Revolutionizing diabetes care: Ohio University's impact on the Appalachian Diabetes Belt

March 7, 2024 Diabetes, a national crisis, hits close to home in the heart of Appalachia. While the infamous "Diabetes Belt" traditionally encompasses southern states like Georgia and Alabama, the Appalachian region grapples with similarly alarming rates of diabetes-related mortality.

Diabetes story

Last Word: Mario Grijalva

March 6, 2024 Microbiology professor shares some of his life’s work preventing infectious disease and his childhood dream of being a superhero scientist

Mario Grijalva

Ohio University launches new nurse anesthesia program in partnership with OhioHealth

March 1, 2024 Ohio University's College of Health Sciences and Professions is addressing the growing demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) nationwide with a new anesthesia program in collaboration with OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. The program will launch in fall 2024.

A nurse anesthesia candidate works in the operating room

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine professor shapes national standards of diabetes care

February 23, 2024 Elizabeth Beverly, Ph.D., will serve on the American Diabetes Association’s Professional Practice Committee to establish the national Standards of Care in Diabetes. 

Portrait of HCOM's Elizabeth Beverly

Ohio University updates Parental Leave Program to better benefit employees

February 22, 2024 Ohio University has updated its Parental Leave Program to better assist OHIO’s benefits-eligible faculty, administrators and bargaining unit staff.

Fall campus beauty bricks

OHIO’s AI Symposium to explore cutting-edge technology, provide insights into the future

February 22, 2024 Through a broad, immersive deep dive into all things artificial intelligence, Ohio University’s first-ever AI Symposium is aiming to not only keep pace with the technology but sprint ahead.

A human hand reaching out to touch a robot hand.

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researcher finds correlation between hookah use and postpartum depression

February 19, 2024 Symptoms of postpartum depression are higher among women who used hookahs before or during pregnancy, according to a study led by Ohio University Heritage College of Medicine's Zelalem Haile, Ph.D.

Zelalem Haile, HCOM associate professor of epidemiology

Ohio University Health Scholars Research Symposium recognizes medical and health student researchers

February 19, 2024 Students attending the second annual OHIO's Health Scholars Research Symposium gained a deeper understanding of Medicaid and how they can make a difference in the lives of those who rely on Medicaid.

Keynote speaker Gilbert Liu, MD, at Health Scholars Research Symposium

Ohio University recognized as one of nation’s best midsize employers by Forbes

February 15, 2024 Ohio University has been named one of “America’s Best Midsize Employers” in 2024 by Forbes, ranking ninth among public universities that were included in the list.

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Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine among first in the nation to achieve WELL Certification for medical education building

February 14, 2024 The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has been awarded WELL Certification at the Silver level for Heritage Hall, the college’s new, state-of-the-art medical training facility.

Heritage Hall

Update on search for OHIO’s next vice president for research and creative activity

February 9, 2024 Ohio University is moving forward in the search for its next vice president for research and creative activity, and plans to host candidate open forums in February and March, with dates to be announced soon.

Athens campus

OHIO receives an extension to its APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation, a nod to its continued support of Southeast Ohio

January 31, 2024 The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) has extended a highly competitive community and economic development designation to Ohio University.

Innovation Center 2019

OHIO Health Collaborative hosts research symposium featuring educator and pediatrician Gilbert Liu, M.D.

January 30, 2024 On Friday, Feb. 2, the 2024 Health Scholars Research Symposium will showcase work impacting the future of health in Ohio and beyond, with special guest speaker Gilbert Liu, M.D.

Pediatrician Gilbert Liu, MD

OHIO graduate students invited to register for the Three Minute Thesis® competition

January 18, 2024 Interested students are encouraged to apply early when registration opens online on Friday, Jan. 19, at 8 a.m. Participation will be capped at 32 entrants.

College Gate stands where The City of Athens meets College Green, at the center of campus. 

OHIO to host Health Scholars Research Symposium Feb. 2

January 11, 2024 All students, faculty, staff and area residents are invited to the event, which will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Grover Center.

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