News Stories by College

John Kopchick and Char Kopchick stand with the award winners, who are holding their awards

OHIO students, faculty honored with John J. Kopchick Awards for biomedical research

December 3, 2025 2 min

The John J. Kopchick Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB)/Translational Biomedical Sciences (TBS) Awards support innovative biomedical research across disciplines at ��Ƶ.

Faculty Research

OHIO researcher co-authors new study showing pterosaurs and birds evolved flight-ready brains in different ways

November 26, 2025 6 min

A new study published in Current Biology, co-authored by Lawrence Witmer, now sheds light on how pterosaurs evolved the neurological structures required for powered flight.

Faculty Research

The ride of a lifetime: Researcher Mario Grijalva brings Chagas Disease awareness to the road

November 24, 2025 8 min

Mario Grijalva traded his lab coat for a motorcycle and rode 18,000 miles across South America to uncover how people really understand and experience Chagas disease. Along the way, he turned roadside conversations, unexpected adventures and personal stories into a new way of bringing this often-overlooked illness into the spotlight.

Healthcare

The Doctor Will Subscribe You Now

November 20, 2025 4 min

A new model is helping address the primary health care gap in rural ��Ƶ.

Medical student for a day participants use stethoscope

Medical education

Pre-med students experience being in medical school for a day at Heritage College event

November 17, 2025 6 min

Hosted by the Student National Medical Association, the ��Ƶ Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed pre-med students to the Medical Student for a Day program.

Research

Annual competition and student research awards renamed to honor late professor

November 13, 2025 3 min

An annual student poster competition and research awards has been renamed to honor the life and legacy of the late Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Professor Nathaniel “Nate” Szewczyk.

Social Medicine Frontiers

Social Medicine Frontiers series welcomes Jackie Wolf for talk on history’s role in countering anti-science and misinformation narratives

November 12, 2025 2 min

As part of the Social Medicine Frontiers series, the Heritage College will welcome Professor Emeritus of Social Medicine Jacqueline Wolf to talk on “Medical History: An Antidote for Anti-Science.”

Nancy Shukri delivers the keynote address at the event in Malaysia

Alumni Leaders

Malaysian alumni engage, energize, elevate across the globe

November 5, 2025 3 min

The ��Ƶ Alumni Association Malaysia Chapter successfully delivered the Women Power 2025 Seminar, which attracted powerful speakers who engaged the audience with their insightful ideas and experiences.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's October 2025 Newsmakers

November 4, 2025 3 min

��Ƶ recognized Chad Mourning, Berkeley Franz and Jennifer Grant Weinandy as October 2025 Newsmakers.

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

Community Support

OHIO’s Cats’ 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 Cats’ 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.

Joe Bianco interviews Drs. Chuck Kaminski and Tobi Odunsi in Studio B.

Health and Wellness

Defining Moments podcast shares stories about finding meaning following adversity

October 31, 2025 6 min

For Joe Bianco, Ph.D., co-host of the "Defining Moments" podcast, storytelling isn’t just an art form—it’s a vital tool for understanding, connection and healing.

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

Student Success

��Ƶ’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.

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 ��Ƶ’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 ��Ƶ Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced the appointment of Katherine Snyder, Ph.D., as the new associate dean of Student Affairs

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