College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

An OHIO researcher works in the Kopchik lab
Health

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

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ joins JED Campus to support student mental health

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’

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

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomes 5 new members

The »¨¼¾´«Ã½ 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

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ PA program achieves 100% pass rate for second year

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

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ named the best value public university for fifth consecutive year

Once again, »¨¼¾´«Ã½ has ranked as the top public university in the state of Ohio for best value, according to U.S. News and World Report.

A double rainbow appears over the »¨¼¾´«Ã½ Athens campus in Athens, Ohio
The OHIO Experience

Top 10 majors at »¨¼¾´«Ã½: See the most in-demand programs

Choosing the right major is a big step, and »¨¼¾´«Ã½ offers some of the most popular programs in fields that lead to exciting careers.

The »¨¼¾´«Ã½ Zanesville Campus

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Zanesville celebrates impressive enrollment growth

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Zanesville welcomed 139 new first-year students this fall, a 12 percent increase year-over-year.

Students walk up Richland Avenue in Athens during Welcome Week 2024

»¨¼¾´«Ã½'s total enrollment climbs again

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.

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OHIO Online

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ undergraduate online enrollment increases nearly 14 percent

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

Bennett Hall

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Chillicothe celebrates enrollment growth

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Chillicothe enrolled 200 incoming first-year students this fall, marking an almost 10 percent increase in freshman class enrollment over last year.

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Lancaster

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Lancaster celebrates enrollment growth

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Lancaster welcomed 193 new students this fall.

Zanesville Moezzi

Melody Moezzi: From illness to wellness – adversity to advocacy

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ 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

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

All four of »¨¼¾´«Ã½â€™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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