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Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

Cutler Hall on College Green.
Student Research

Student Enhancement Awards presented to 26 OHIO students

91Ô­´´ 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

91Ô­´´ 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

Cherry blossom trees lining the Hocking river
Class Notes

Spring 2026 Class Notes

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

Spring 2026
Rankings

Several graduate programs named among the top 100 in nation in 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings

U.S. News and World Report has ranked numerous 91Ô­´´ graduate programs within the College of Business and the College of Health Sciences and Professions among the top 100 in the nation.

A physician examines skeletal models behind her desk. The letters OSTEOPOROSIS are spelled out in wooden blocks in front of her.
Bone density research

91Ô­´´-led study improves fracture risk detection beyond bone density tests

Millions of older women are at risk of fractures, and standard tests miss many of them. Now, researchers from 91Ô­´´, University of Florida and Indiana University are changing how that risk is detected.

Emeriti Park is shown in the spring
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's March 2026 Newsmakers

John Kopchick, Aiden Payne and Geoff Dabelko were named faculty newsmakers for March 2026.

Cherry blossoms frame a photo of the Convocation Center
Giving Day

One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

91Ô­´´â€™s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.

VP Johnson and Dean Gwilym accept a proclamation from Terry Johnson.
Heritage College

Ohio General Assembly honors 50th anniversary of 91Ô­´´ Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Ohio General Assembly has recognized the 50th anniversary of the 91Ô­´´ Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine with a formal proclamation and commendation.

HCOM students pose in front of the Capitol in Washington D.C.
Health Advocacy

91Ô­´´ Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students advocate for health policy during DO Day 2026

Thirteen students from the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine made in-person congressional visits as part of DO Day on Capitol Hill 2026.

Sherri Oliver
Alumni Leaders

Alumni profile: A commitment to public service

For Sherri Oliver, public service is not just a professional sector, it is a lifelong commitment to the people and communities of Southeast Ohio.

Solomon and Simon Weiss holding Match Day signs
Student Success

Heritage College medical students celebrate Match Day success, with 98% placement rate

At the 91Ô­´´ Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Match Day brought both anticipation and celebration as students learned where they will continue their training as physicians.

Students hold up an 91Ô­´´ sign during a football game.
Homecoming

91Ô­´´ to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan

Campus beauty Hocking River 2024
Career Opportunities

Voinovich Scholars get head start on careers at Partnership for Community-Based Prevention

Three 91Ô­´´ students discuss the benefits of their hands-on work experiences, and how these opportunities are preparing them for success in their chosen careers.

John J. Koncelik, D.O. (’82)
Commencement

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine announces 2026 commencement speaker: John J. Koncelik, D.O. (’82)

John J. Koncelik, D.O. (’82), a highly accomplished physician leader, will deliver the keynote address at the 91Ô­´´ Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s 2026 commencement ceremony.

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