Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

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Year in review

Top 10 most-read OHIO Today stories of 2024

From the total solar eclipse to transformative gifts and top national rankings, OHIO Today captured events and achievements that defined 2024. Dive into the year’s most-read stories and relive the moments that made Bobcat history.

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Faculty news

Faculty experts roundup

The last roundup of 2024 features publications, presentations and awards.

Shouan Zhu, Ph.D.
Research

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers find promising avenue for osteoarthritis prevention

A groundbreaking study by a team of Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers reveals that limiting growth hormone reception may significantly reduce the development of osteoarthritis.

President Emeritus and Trustee Professor M. Duane Nellis and Ruthie Nellis at the retirement ceremony
Forever OHIO

OHIO honors its 21st President on his official retirement

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez honored President Emeritus and Trustee Professor M. Duane Nellis recently for his official retirement.

Medical student Sydney Lingerak shares her experiences in the REACH program.
Health and Wellness

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine introduces immersive rural medicine training program

The Heritage College has started a new program that gives participating medical students first-hand knowledge of the barriers to care rural Appalachian patients experience.

The winners of Global Engagement Awards and speakers from the event pose for a photo in the Baker Ballroom
Global Education

OHIO faculty, staff honored for global education, research excellence

Ohio University celebrated its international education programs and honored several individuals for their outstanding global engagement efforts near the end of the fall semester.

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Science

Introducing “In a Nutshell”: 5 minutes, endless inspiration

At Ohio University, our faculty are innovators, researchers, and storytellers with a passion for what they do. That’s why we’re excited to introduce "In a Nutshell," a new video series that gives you a personal glimpse into the lives and work of the experts shaping the OHIO experience.

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Health impact

Ohio University’s Community Health Programs has $63 million financial impact on Southeast Ohio

Southeast Ohio is the beneficiary of roughly $63 million in social and economic gains, according to a social return on investment analysis of the Heritage College’s Community Health Programs.

Science Café - Ohio University
OHIO Events

Science Café to feature Brian Clark on Dec. 4

Ohio University’s Science Café will present Professor of Physiology and Neuroscience Brian Clark discussing “Live Longer – Live Stronger!” on Wednesday, Dec. 4.

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Nursing Shortages

Nursing shortages: a threat to patient care

Why is such a critical profession facing a worker shortage? How Ohio University is stepping up by expanding its nursing education programs and forging partnerships with healthcare providers across the state.

The colorful hills of fall surround OHIO's Athens campus
OHIO Announcements

OHIO faculty named as Emerging Presidential Research Scholars

This year’s award winners are Associate Professor of History Victoria Lee, Associate Professor of Psychology Brett Peters, and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Ralph S. Licklider, D.O. Endowed Professor Shouan Zhu.

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Health and Wellness

OHIO Medical Academy celebrates 10 year anniversary

The OHIO Medical Academy, a health career exploration program hosted by the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine on its Dublin campus, celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Dr. Mitchell Day
Research

Ohio University receives NIH grant to investigate hearing loss mechanisms

Mitchell Day is heading a team of OHIO scientists in an NIH-funded study aimed at uncovering the neural mechanisms behind challenges in sound localization in hearing—a crucial ability for navigating daily life.

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University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Nov. 4 ‘University Updates’

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the second “University Updates” event of the academic year on Monday, Nov. 4.

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Faculty Excellence

OHIO announces 2024-25 Presidential Research Scholars

Each year, the Presidential Research Scholars program recognizes faculty excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity.

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