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Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

A student walks on the bricks of College Green surrounded by fallen leaves.
Community Support

OHIOā€™s Catsā€™ Cupboard Food Pantry remains available to students and employees impacted by pause in SNAP benefits during federal government shutdown

October 31, 2025 2 min

A reminder that OHIO students and employees may visit Catsā€™ Cupboard food pantry, with locations in Athens and across our regional campuses, for fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food options. Pantry donations are also being accepted.

Medical student Libbie Milks speaks with high school students about medicine as part of the LIC.
Student Success

51ĀŅĀ×ā€™s LIC Program prepares future physicians for underserved communities

October 27, 2025 5 min

A selective, yearlong program for third-year medical students is preparing future physicians who are interested in serving rural and urban underserved communities.
Rufus the Bobcat rides in the Homecoming Parade
Homecoming 2025

Back home again

October 23, 2025 3 min

Welcoming Bobcats of all ages back to campus, OHIO's 2025 Homecoming celebrations featured a series of spirited and memorable events.
W. David Arnold, M.D., talks about importance of physician scientists at 2025 Health Scholars Research Symposium
Research

Research symposium keynote speaker says to put patient at the center of research

October 16, 2025 4 min

In a speech to attendees of 51ĀŅĀ×ā€™s Health Scholars Research Symposium, W. David Arnold, M.D., emphasized the important role of physician scientists.
Katherine Snyder, Ph.D., associate dean of Student Affairs at HCOM
Faculty and Staff

Katherine Snyder named new associate dean of Student Affairs at Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

October 16, 2025 3 min

The 51ĀŅĀ× Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced the appointment of Katherine Snyder, Ph.D., as the new associate dean of Student Affairs
an artistā€™s rendering of the ancient bird Vegavis, depicted diving for fish among other ancient creatures
Faculty Research

Understanding the Past

October 13, 2025 3 min

New discoveries by OHIO researchers are changing history as we know it.
an instructor wearing glasses and scrubs demonstrates the use of an otoscope on a student
Community Impact

Care Thatā€™s Rooted in Community

October 13, 2025 10 min

OHIO is addressing health disparities in Appalachiaā€”and training students to do the same in rural settings statewide.
HCOM students receive their white coats during convocation.
Experiential Learning

Health care organizations partner with 51ĀŅĀ×'s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine to strengthen physician workforce

October 9, 2025 3 min

A new partnership with three Southeast Ohio health care organizations will provide additional training opportunities for medical students and potentially help build the regionā€™s physician workforce.
A view of the 2024 Homecoming parade
Homecoming

51ĀŅĀ× to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 13-18

October 9, 2025 4 min

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

October 5, 2025 3 min

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.
Athens Campus in the fall
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's September 2025 Newsmakers

October 3, 2025 3 min

51ĀŅĀ× recognized Mario Grijalva, Gaurav Bansal and Christine Bhat as September 2025 Faculty Newsmakers.
Graciela Muniz-Terrera
Research

Study reveals shifts in job and leisure satisfaction before retirement

October 2, 2025 2 min

An international study co-authored by a Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researcher found that job satisfaction gradually becomes less important than leisure time for those nearing retirement.
An aerial image of 51ĀŅĀ× and Athens, Ohio in the Fall
Forever OHIO

51ĀŅĀ× Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomes four new members

October 2, 2025 6 min

The 51ĀŅĀ× Alumni Association (OUAA) is pleased to announce the election of four new members of its Board of Directors.
Berkeley Franz HCOM
Research

New study reveals long-term mental health effects of having a parent incarcerated

October 1, 2025 3 min

A new study shows that children who have had a parent go to jail or prison before they turn 18 are more likely to receive a mental health diagnoses by mid-life.

Berkeley Franz HCOM
Research

New study led by OHIO researcher reveals surprising attitudes among Ohio primary care providers toward diabetes vs. opioid use disorder treatment

September 30, 2025 7 min

A study by Berkeley Franz reveals surprising insights into how primary care providers in Ohio perceive and treat opioid use disorder differently from other chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes.
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