Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

Cherry blossoms frame a photo of the Convocation Center
Giving Day

One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

April 1, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.
VP Johnson and Dean Gwilym accept a proclamation from Terry Johnson.
Heritage College

Ohio General Assembly honors 50th anniversary of Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

March 30, 2026 3 min

The Ohio General Assembly has recognized the 50th anniversary of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine with a formal proclamation and commendation.
HCOM students pose in front of the Capitol in Washington D.C.
Health Advocacy

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students advocate for health policy during DO Day 2026

March 27, 2026 2 min

Thirteen students from the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine made in-person congressional visits as part of DO Day on Capitol Hill 2026.
Sherri Oliver
Alumni Leaders

Alumni profile: A commitment to public service

March 25, 2026 3 min

For Sherri Oliver, public service is not just a professional sector, it is a lifelong commitment to the people and communities of Southeast Ohio.
Solomon and Simon Weiss holding Match Day signs
Student Success

Heritage College medical students celebrate Match Day success, with 98% placement rate

March 24, 2026 5 min

At the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Match Day brought both anticipation and celebration as students learned where they will continue their training as physicians.
Students hold up an Ohio University sign during a football game.
Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

March 24, 2026 2 min

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan
Campus beauty Hocking River 2024
Career Opportunities

Voinovich Scholars get head start on careers at Partnership for Community-Based Prevention

March 17, 2026 8 min

Three Ohio University students discuss the benefits of their hands-on work experiences, and how these opportunities are preparing them for success in their chosen careers.
John J. Koncelik, D.O. (’82)
Commencement

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine announces 2026 commencement speaker: John J. Koncelik, D.O. (’82)

March 2, 2026 3 min

John J. Koncelik, D.O. (’82), a highly accomplished physician leader, will deliver the keynote address at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s 2026 commencement ceremony.
Kopchick Lab
Research

New study identifies growth hormone receptor as possible target to improve lung cancer treatment

February 27, 2026 4 min

Ohio University researchers have discovered what may be a new way to fight lung cancer that is resistant to other treatments.
Employees celebrate HCOM's 50th anniversary
Heritage College Anniversary

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine holds multi-campus celebration for 50-year anniversary

February 27, 2026 5 min

The Heritage College marked its 50th anniversary with a multi-campus celebration, recognizing five decades of advancing medical education and improving health across the state.

CBMT measures how strong bone is on a patient
Research

New technology developed at Ohio University outperforms standard bone density test to assess osteoporosis risk

February 17, 2026 4 min

A technology developed at Ohio University may do a better job of identifying older women at risk for broken bones than the current standard bone density test.
Kevin Lee in lab
Research

Ohio University researcher receives American Heart Association grant to study how nicotine harms the heart

February 13, 2026 4 min

Kevin Lee, Ph.D. has been awarded an American Heart Association Institutional Research Enhancement Award to study how nicotine use may lead to heart damage.
Jan 2026 Newsmakers
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's January 2026 Newsmakers

February 6, 2026 3 min

Elizabeth Beverly, Shad Sargand and Xian Zhao were named newsmakers for January 2026.
Representatives of Ohio University and the AEP Ohio Foundation hold a giant check while standing in a food pantry
Community Partners

AEP Ohio Foundation provides assistance for hungry students, families at Ohio University

January 30, 2026 2 min

The AEP Ohio Foundation renewed its commitment to supporting southeast Ohio students and families through a $10,000 donation to the Ohio University Food Pantries Program.
Cutler Hall and the College Green is covered with snow, but the brick paths have been cleared of snow and one person walks on a path.
Student Research

OHIO students awarded Provost Undergraduate Research Funds

January 29, 2026 3 min

The Provost Undergraduate Research Fund award program provided 29 students with a total of $36,359 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work during the fall semester.
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