Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

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OHIO Research

Long-term alcohol use may affect multiple organs at the same time, Ohio University researchers find

A new study offers insight into how chronic alcohol use may harm the body over time.

Cory W. Baumann, Ph.D.
OHIO Research

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researcher receives $2.8 M to investigate proteins affecting muscle resilience

The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has received a $2.8 million award from the NIH to investigate how skeletal muscle adapts to exercise and why those adaptations decline with age.

David Wilhelm
Alumni Leaders

OHIO alumnus David Wilhelm named as Konneker Medal winner

Internationally known entrepreneur and leader David Wilhelm has been named as the winner of the Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship. 

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Distinguished Professor

Brian C. Clark named Ohio University Distinguished Professor

Ohio University has named Brian C. Clark, Ph.D., the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Professor Award, the institution’s highest permanent faculty honor.

A large group of Heritage College graduates in green doctoral regalia look up and smile as green and silver streamers fall over them during their commencement ceremony.
Commencement

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine commencement speaker shares lessons drawn from ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Saying he hopes they will become “wizards of ozteopathy,” the commencement speaker for the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine shared insights from “The Wizard of Oz."

wide shot of Commencement at the Convocation Center as green confetti explodes over the graduating class of 2026
OHIO Commencement

Caps, gowns and confetti: Spring Commencement 2026

Ohio University honored the graduates of the Class of 2026 on May 1 and 2 for all they have accomplished, while also giving them advice as they begin the next steps in their journeys.

Students and alumni take a selfie at the HCOM gala
Heritage College Anniversary

More than 400 gather to celebrate 50 Years of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

More than 400 guests gathered for the 50th anniversary gala of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Hilton Columbus at Easton.

The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine logo is shown on a white coat, worn by a doctor. The coat also has a pin that says Care Leads Here
Scholarships

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Kettering Health launch scholarship program to strengthen Ohio’s physician workforce

The Heritage College and Kettering Health have launched a scholarship program to reduce financial barriers for medical students, strengthen the physician workforce and improve health outcomes.

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Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

OHIO's faculty filled spring semester with research, publishing, travel and awards.

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Forever OHIO

Time Machine: A Half-Century of Health

The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine celebrates 50 years

Boxes of medications
Rural Health Impact

OHIO professor’s nonprofit pharmacy delivers life-saving medications with life-changing savings

Associate Clinical Professor Sarah Adkins, Pharm. D., donates her time and expertise to provide the Southeast Ohio region with essential medications and care through Rising Suns Pharmacy.

Cutler Hall on College Green.
Student Research

Student Enhancement Awards presented to 26 OHIO students

Ohio University has presented Student Enhancement Awards to 26 students from a wide range of majors.

Students in the Scripps College of Communication gain hands-on experience with audio editing in the School of Media Arts & Studies.
Research Excellence

Opportunity Abounds

Ohio University is among the nation’s select R1 Opportunity Universities and the only university in Ohio to earn both coveted titles.

OHIO researchers use biomechanical analysis to detect concussion-related deficits
Faculty Experts

The Unseen Injuries

Faculty research aims to protect brains in sports, on stage and on screen

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Class Notes

Spring 2026 Class Notes

See what fellow OHIO alumni have been up to in recent months.

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