College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

A view of the 2024 Homecoming parade
Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 13-18

Homecoming Week 2025 will kick off on Oct. 13, 2025, with the Homecoming football game against Northern Illinois on Oct. 18.

A view of Cutler Hall from College Green
Moving OHIO Forward

OHIO launches Innovation and Efficiency Awards, aims to increase financial flexibility and stability

New program aims to inspire employees across all campuses to embrace a culture of continuous improvement in order to build a stronger, more efficient and more mission-focused University.

Student with glasses in front of waterfall with backpack
Study Abroad

Study abroad builds leadership, confidence for OHIO student in Panama

Social work student Caleb Buck traveled from Zanesville to Panama with help from the Gilman Scholarship, expanding his worldview and career possibilities.

An individual has a health screening at a Healthy OHIO program
Healthy OHIO

Online scheduling now open for biometric health screenings on all campuses

Healthy OHIO is offering health screenings facilitated by the Ohio University School of Nursing and online scheduling is now open. 

two nursing students talk share information on stopping bullying at a health fair
Community Events

Ohio University Chillicothe to host community health fair

Ohio University Chillicothe nursing students will host a Community Health Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ohio University Chillicothe’s Bennett Hall.

Students participating in nursing lab activities
Award-Winning Students

Nursing graduate Kade Huff recognized for care, advocacy, leadership

Nursing graduate Kade Huff was one of two OHIO students honored with the DAISY Award, a national recognition of compassion, advocacy, leadership, and clinical skill.

College Green fall 2025 rankings
Rankings

Ohio University recognized as Ohio’s best value public university for the sixth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report

Ohio University has once again ranked as the top public university in the state of Ohio for best value, according to U.S. News and World Report.

Cutler Hall appears through fall colors on College Green.
Faculty Excellence

OHIO faculty invited to PTOP training

Two Ohio University faculty fellows have developed a Canvas course to assist peers in preparing for, conducting and debriefing using the CTLA's Peer Teaching Observation Program (PTOP) model.

Join us for the 19th annual Battle the Blitz, Saturday, Oct. 4. Ping Rec Center, Ohio University
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to participate in Battle The Blitz quad rugby fundraiser

The Ohio University community is invited to participate in the 19th annual Battle The Blitz quad rugby fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Pawpaw 2025
Pawpaws

Forget pumpkins and apples - fall belongs to the Pawpaw, Ohio’s tropical native fruit

When most people think of tropical fruit, they picture mangoes, guavas, and papayas, along with rainforests, palm trees, and island breezes. Southeastern Ohio doesn’t typically make the list, however, the region is home to a tropical native fruit that gains attention each year for its uniqueness and flavor - the pawpaw.

Extreme heat
Heat and aging

As temperatures continue to climb each year, older adults face increased danger from heat

Angela Hillman shares critical insights on how rising temperatures may impact older adults, highlighting the increased health risks and the urgent need for targeted protective measures.

Ohio University athletic training residency in pediatrics teaching residents advanced knee ultrasound skills with young patient.
Health and Wellness

Ohio University and OhioHealth launch nation’s first accredited athletic training residency in pediatrics

Licensed athletic trainers now have a more direct path to pediatric expertise through the Ohio University, OhioHealth residency program.

OHIO Zanesville students pose for a photo while working at the Christ's Table organization
Community Impact

OHIO to present Outstanding Community Partner Award to Christ’s Table organization

This honor recognizes community partners engaged in exemplary collaborative work with Ohio University’s Center for Community Impact that fosters resilient communities and life-long engaged citizens.

Students walk up Richland Avenue in Athens during Welcome Week 2025
Forever OHIO

OHIO grows enrollment to more than 30,000, including more than 8,000 new students

Ohio University total enrollment grew nearly four percent again this fall with 8,195 new students enrolling across our eight campuses and OHIO Online, including our largest, most high-achieving freshman class to date.

Brain scans
Faculty Experts

Understanding CTE: The hidden cost of repeated head trauma in sports

As football season kicks off across the country, so does the recurring conversation around concussions, mental health and the long-term risks of repeated head trauma. At the center of this discussion is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive brain disease increasingly associated with contact sports like football.

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