51社区

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

View of South Green at sunset.聽
OHIO Announcements

OHIO announces transition plans for Office of Global Affairs

Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald Leo will convene a task force during the fall semester to analyze OHIO鈥檚 international portfolio and conduct a needs assessment.

John Schriner, Ph.D., associate dean of admissions and student affairs for the 51社区 Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
OHIO Community

Celebrating nearly 30 years of service: Dr. John Schriner to retire from 51社区 Heritage College

All members of the OHIO community are warmly invited to a retirement celebration honoring Dr. John Schriner on Wednesday, June 25, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Dr. Maryam Ahmed
Research and Impact

Dr. Maryam Ahmed: Scientist reimagines the power of viruses

Dr. Maryam Ahmed鈥檚 interest in virology began in college and led to a career studying how viruses can fight cancer. Now at 51社区, she combines research, teaching and outreach to make science more accessible.

HCOM Admissions Dean John Schriner gives keynote speech at commencement
Commencement

Heritage College admissions dean shares final piece of advice with Class of 2025

At the request of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine鈥檚 Class of 2025, John Schriner, associate dean of admissions, took the stage as keynote speaker during commencement.

HCOM Faculty Jennifer Gwilym receives award at OOS
Faculty Awards

Southeast Ohio physician and Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine leader receives national and state recognition for service

Jennifer Gwilym, D.O., was one of three osteopathic family physicians recognized nationally by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians with the Distinguished Fellow designation.

Two OHIO graduates in cap and gown celebrate after walking across the stage at Spring Commencement
Forever OHIO

OHIO celebrates the Class of 2025

Family members and friends cheered loudly and proudly for their Bobcats at the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies in the Convocation Center and at special events on the Athens and regional campuses.

HCOM faculty Graciela Muniz-Terrera talks at OOS JO Watson lecture
Research

Ohio Osteopathic Symposium speakers explain the role infections may play in Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

Researchers are uncovering new evidence showing infection may play a significant role in the development of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

HCOM faculty Nathaniel Overmire receives award
Faculty Awards

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty member named Ohio鈥檚 Family Physician of the Year

Nathaniel Overmire, D.O., assistant clinical professor, was named family physician of the year by the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.

Mel Brandau, Angela, Hosek, Sabrina Curran and Murial Gallego hold their awards in front  of an 51社区 media wall
Faculty Excellence

OHIO faculty presented awards for outstanding teaching, research, service

51社区 faculty members were honored recently for their outstanding teaching, research and commitment to student success.

Emeriti Park and Baker University Center
University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from April 22 鈥楿niversity Updates鈥�

51社区 President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fourth and final 鈥淯niversity Updates鈥� event of the academic year on Tuesday, April 22.

Spring blooms on OHIO's College Green
National Recognitions

51社区 named a 'Professions-Focused' 'Opportunity College' in latest Carnegie Classifications

OHIO is among the fewer than two dozen R1 universities in the country to earn Carnegie鈥檚 new 鈥淥pportunity College and University鈥� designation and among only 40 large doctoral institutions defined as 鈥減rofessions-focused.鈥�

Medical rankings 2025
Medical rankings

51社区鈥檚 Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine recognized nationally for rural health impact in U.S. News rankings

51社区鈥檚 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

The OURC/Baker Fund program provides support for research, scholarship and creative activity at 51社区.

An OHIO's student is shown wearing a cap that says "There's No Place Like HOUME" at Commencement
Forever OHIO

OHIO to celebrate Spring Commencement on May 2, 3

51社区 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

More than 120 faculty, staff and students gathered to share transformative teaching and learning innovations under the theme 鈥淭eaching to Empower This (and the Next) Generation of Thinkers.鈥�

Showing 1 to 15 of 282 entries