College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

The members of the OHIO Business Service Center pose for a photo in an office decorated with green and white for Homecoming 2024
Forever OHIO

Ohio University announces Paint the Town Green challenge winners

October 18, 2024

OHIO students, faculty and staff decorated their departments and residence halls and showed off their Bobcat pride for Homecoming 2024.

An OHIO researcher works in the Kopchik lab
Health

OHIO’s Heritage College leads U.S. osteopathic medical schools in NIH funding for 2024

October 17, 2024

By earning the number one spot in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding among osteopathic medical schools for fiscal year 2024, the Heritage College continues to solidify its reputation as a leader in medical research.

OHIO students relax in Emeriti Park
Student Support

Ohio University joins JED Campus to support student mental health

October 8, 2024

OHIO will assess and enhance mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention efforts in partnership with The Jed Foundation (JED).

Cutler Hall
Engaging OHIO

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Sept. 26 ‘University Updates’

October 6, 2024

University Updates are held throughout the year as part of OHIO’s ongoing efforts to further connections and dialogue throughout the University community.

Campus beauty Hocking River 2024
Forever OHIO

Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomes 5 new members

September 25, 2024

The Ohio University Alumni Association (OUAA) is proud to announce the selection of five new members to its Board of Directors.

OHIO Physician Assistant program students honing their clinical skills using a medical simulation mannequin.
Student Success

Ohio University PA program achieves 100% pass rate for second year

September 25, 2024

For the second year in a row, OHIO's PA program has a 100% pass rate on the PANCE certification exam, proving our excellence. A rigorous curriculum, dedicated faculty, and hands-on experience prepare graduates for successful careers.

Cutler Hall between the elms
Rankings

Ohio University named the best value public university for fifth consecutive year

September 23, 2024

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

Students walk up Richland Avenue in Athens during Welcome Week 2024

Ohio University's total enrollment climbs again

September 11, 2024

Growth fueled by significant increases in both graduate and undergraduate enrollment on the Athens campus and explosive growth in online undergraduate enrollment with a 14 percent year-over-year gain.

An OHIO student works on a computer while sitting outside

Ohio University undergraduate online enrollment increases nearly 14 percent

September 11, 2024

Select online graduate programs see double-digit growth in incoming cohorts.

Bennett Hall

Ohio University Chillicothe celebrates enrollment growth

September 11, 2024

Ohio University Chillicothe enrolled 200 incoming first-year students this fall, marking an almost 10 percent increase in freshman class enrollment over last year.

Ohio University Lancaster

Ohio University Lancaster celebrates enrollment growth

September 11, 2024

Ohio University Lancaster welcomed 193 new students this fall.

The Ohio University Zanesville Campus

Ohio University Zanesville celebrates impressive enrollment growth

September 11, 2024

Ohio University Zanesville welcomed 139 new first-year students this fall, a 12 percent increase year-over-year.

Zanesville Moezzi

Melody Moezzi: From illness to wellness – adversity to advocacy

September 10, 2024

Ohio University Zanesville invites the public to attend a presentation by writer Melody Moezzi on Sept. 10, at 4 p.m. in the Elson Hall Atrium.

Wendy Thornton

OHIO Chillicothe alumna Wendy Thornton followed untraditional path to nursing excellence

September 9, 2024

Wendy Thornton was 11 years old when she decided she wanted to be a nurse. Now she cares for patients as a nurse manager at the James Cancer Center.

Jayanna Smith

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Jayanna Smith

September 4, 2024

All four of Ohio University’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Senior Jayanna Smith is majoring in biological sciences with a minor in public health.

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