OMNI researcher searches for osteoarthritis treatment

August 10, 2023 Shouan Zhu, Ph.D., assistant professor and principal investigator in the Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, received a $2.4 million grant to identify disease-modifying genes related to osteoarthritis.

Student Enhancement Awards provide $110,116 in funding to 20 students

July 19, 2023 The Ohio University Student Enhancement Awards program provided 20 students with a total of $110,116 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

Heritage College honors osteopathic pioneer in dedication ceremony

July 5, 2023 The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine honored the life and career of the late osteopathic manipulative medicine trailblazer Robert C. Fulford, D.O., during a dedication ceremony.

Dr. Dan Skinner brings insight on American health care and osteopathic medicine to Hungarian university during visiting professorship

June 7, 2023 Dr. Dan Skinner has spent the last year bringing his insight on public health and medicine to the prestigious Semmelweis University in Budapest, serving as a visiting professor.

Commencement speaker shares advice to fuel the fire of advocacy with graduating medical students

May 18, 2023 During the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Commencement ceremony, speaker Tyree Winters, D.O., told the college’s 238 graduates to be advocates.

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine among Top 50 in the U.S. for primary care

May 12, 2023 U.S. News and World Report ranks the Heritage College No. 49 in the U.S. and No. 2 in Ohio

The Diabetes Institute celebrates its 10th anniversary

May 11, 2023 To mark the 10th anniversary of The Diabetes Institute, a celebration was held that highlighted the institute's history and recognized several individuals who have had a profound impact on its growth.

Gillian Ice named interim associate provost of global affairs

May 4, 2023 Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs has named Dr. Gillian Ice as the interim associate provost of global affairs, effective May 15.

Commencement Spotlight: Jodie Penrod

May 3, 2023 Jodie Penrod's advice for new OHIO students: I would tell someone to not miss the opportunity to engage and immerse yourself in the learning process.

OHIO professor Nancy Stevens helps uncover ecosystem evolution in Africa in paper published in Science

April 28, 2023 OHIO's Nancy J. Stevens Ph.D., is coauthor on a paper published in the journal Science and funded by the NSF that documents the evolution of grassland ecosystems on continental Africa.

Alumnus shares OHIO tradition through new Ohio University Eastern scholarship

April 27, 2023 Ohio University Eastern students who plan to study on the Athens campus now have the opportunity to receive a $5,000 scholarship due to the generosity of alumnus George J. Kontogiannis. 

Health professions licensure exam pass rates set OHIO apart

April 26, 2023 At OHIO, many of the health programs within the College of Health Sciences and Professions are ranked among the highest in the state in first-time licensure exam pass rates.

Commencement Spotlight: Alicia Weadock

April 26, 2023 After graduation, Alicia Weadock will be attending OHIO’s Heritage College of Medicine for medical school with the hopes of becoming a family medicine physician and practicing in a rural area.

Brian Clark selected to speak, presented discoveries at NIH workshop and in Journal of Gerontology

April 24, 2023 Professor Brian Clark Ph.D. was one of 40 expert leaders in the field of aging from around the world chosen to present at a workshop hosted by the National Institute of Health.

OHIO recognizes faculty, student and alumni inventors, including 11 patent recipients

April 20, 2023 Ohio University recognized dozens of faculty, student, staff and alumni researchers who submitted intellectual property disclosures and 11 projects that received patents in 2022.