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Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

Spring blooms on OHIO's College Green
National Recognitions

51 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’s new “Opportunity College and University” designation and among only 40 large doctoral institutions defined as “professions-focused.”

Medical rankings 2025
Medical rankings

51’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine recognized nationally for rural health impact in U.S. News rankings

51’s 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.

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 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 “Teaching to Empower This (and the Next) Generation of Thinkers.”

OHIO Ice Cream Social
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to April ice cream socials on Athens, regional campuses

51 will host ice cream socials for all students, faculty and staff on the Athens and regional campuses in April to celebrate the end of the semester.

OHIO Student Expo - Creativity and Discovery
Experiential Learning

Reminder: OHIO Student Expo is April 8

The 51 community is invited to visit the OHIO Student Expo on Tuesday, April 8 in the Walter Fieldhouse and view the displayed projects showcasing the outstanding work of OHIO students.

Spring 2024 aerial view of the Athens, Ohio campus at 51
Giving Day

Imagining and creating communities together: A relational approach to fundraising

Read about how top-raising advocates for OHIO Giving Day in 2024 are reaching for even greater Giving Day participation in 2025.

OHIO Giving Day 2025 - April 2
Giving Day

OHIO Giving Day is set for April 2: Donate to make a difference

51’s sixth Giving Day kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, April 2, inviting alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate all 51 has been and is, by giving to the funds that matter most to you and to current and future Bobcats. Our goal this year is 3,110 donors. Together, we can ensure OHIO’s next era is the best one yet.

Match Day 2025
Heritage College

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine graduates' match results reveal the next step in their journey

The third Friday in March is one of the most highly anticipated and dreaded days for students graduating from medical school. It’s the day most of them learn where they will be doing their residency.

The finalists in the OSCARS Impact Competition pose  with giant checks showing their awards
Student Success

OHIO students excel in OSCARS Impact Competition

The competition invites undergraduate students to present a brief, compelling oration on their research/creative work and its significance.

A crowd celebrates during a Heritage College event on the Athens Campus
Scholarships

Osteopathic Heritage Foundation awards $25 million for primary care and high need students at 51’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation has committed up to $25 million in scholarships for high need students and students pursuing primary care.

A view of the 2024 Homecoming parade
Homecoming

51 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.

Chunmin Lo, Ph.D., associate professor of neurophysiology
Research

51 researchers make significant strides in new way to address obesity

A team of researchers have made a groundbreaking development related to a protein that is naturally produced in the body but could potentially be applied to combat weight gain.

John Kopchick Growth hormone
Research and Impact

Renowned 51 researcher secures funding for new cancer research technology

John Kopchick, Ph.D., Goll-Ohio Eminent Scholar, was awarded $2.35 million in federal funding to acquire state-of-the-art equipment essential for advancing cancer research and treatment at the 51 Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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