Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

Shared Governance

Ohio University Board of Trustees approves establishment of Health and Medicine Faculty Council

August 13, 2026 2 min

Serving in an advisory capacity, the council will work collaboratively with University and college leadership and coordinate with Faculty Senate to strengthen communication and alignment across the University's broader shared governance framework.
HCOM student and family celebrate scholarship
Scholarships

Kettering Health, Ohio University surprise 39 medical students with first year scholarships

August 13, 2026 6 min

What began as a mysterious invitation from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine turned into an unforgettable surprise for 39 incoming medical students and their families.
HCOM students receive their white coats
Class of 2030

Heritage College welcomes Class of 2030 at 51st convocation ceremony

August 13, 2026 5 min

Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine officially welcomed the members of the Class of 2030 during the college’s 51st Convocation and White Coat ceremony.
National Guard members and staff from the county health department prepare to assist patients
Community Partners

GuardCare delivers free health care to Southeast Ohio residents

August 12, 2026 4 min

GuardCare 2026 provided a record amount of free medical, dental and vision care to Southeast Ohio residents during a three-day clinic at Ohio University's Heritage Hall.
Students look at research posters at the Summer Research Symposium
Student Research

Heritage College students explore research through summer fellowship

August 5, 2026 4 min

For medical student Adeel Koshal, summer research offered an opportunity to help answer scientific questions while contributing to work that could one day improve people’s lives.
Kopchick and Sharma
Advancing Health

New patent from OHIO researchers could pave the way for more effective growth hormone therapies

July 22, 2026 8 min

Researchers at Ohio University have filed a patent after using advanced molecular simulations to uncover, for the first time, how a pioneering growth hormone drug works at the atomic level—a discovery that could pave the way for a new generation of more potent treatments for growth hormone disorders.
An image of Ohio University's College Green
Supporting our communities

Ohio University awarded $10 million to expand rural health care workforce, access needs across Ohio

July 10, 2026 4 min

Alongside a broad range of interdisciplinary health collaborators across the state, OHIO will help connect health care employers, schools, training providers and community organizations to recruit, train and retain health professionals in rural Ohio communities.
South Green in summer as viewed from a drone
OHIO Community

Diabetes Prevention Program beginning in August 2026

July 2, 2026 2 min

The program will feature weekly sessions with a trained lifestyle coach to help you lose weight, increase energy, sleep better and manage stress.

Campus beauty summer
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's June 2026 Newsmakers

July 2, 2026 4 min

Char Miller, Vic Matta, Gaurav Bansal, Berkeley Franz and Thom Stevenson were named newsmakers for June 2026.
Summer Scholars in the hall of CTAC
Student Success

Summer programs prepare aspiring physicians for success at the Heritage College

June 26, 2026 5 min

At the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, two longstanding summer programs offer immersive experiences that introduce students to the reality of medical school.

Cat Camp participant swings on zipline
Community Engagement

Cat Camp brings children with diabetes together

June 23, 2026 3 min

This summer, Cat Camp welcomed 27 campers from 11 counties across Ohio and West Virginia to Ohio University for a week of diabetes education, connection and classic camp activities.

Berkeley Franz HCOM
Research

Ohio University researchers expand opioid use disorder treatment with nearly $4 million NIH grant to improve rural primary care access

June 10, 2026 6 min

Berkeley Franz and her team have been awarded a major new National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to expand their work improving access to opioid use disorder treatment in primary care settings.
Ohio University's Athens campus and the countryside behind it is shown from above in this aerial image
OHIO Community

Ohio University expands technology funding through National Health Care Consortium

June 4, 2026 3 min

This effort demonstrates how collaboration across planning units can create new opportunities to strengthen the University’s technology foundation while reducing operational costs.
Schoonover Center
Student Opportunities

New fund named in honor of Titsworth, Harter to provide OHIO students with experiential learning opportunities

June 3, 2026 6 min

A new fund will provide Scripps College of Communication students with unique learning opportunities designed to give them an edge as they begin their careers.
Craig Nunemaker, PhD, works in his lab
Diabetes Research

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers uncover new details in type 2 diabetes development

June 2, 2026 3 min

Researchers at Ohio University have discovered new information about how type 2 diabetes develops and how future treatments may help protect insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
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