October 11, 2023
COLUMBUS, Ohio – INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the nation’s oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, has recognized six health sciences colleges at The Ohio State University with the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.
The College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Optometry, College of Pharmacy, College of Public Health and College of Veterinary Medicine were honored for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ohio State is the only academic institution in the country to have six graduate programs receive the Health Professions HEED award.
“It is an honor that six of Ohio State’s health sciences colleges have been recognized with a HEED Award,” said Wendy Smooth, senior vice provost for inclusive excellence. “I am proud that these colleges’ efforts to foster welcoming and inclusive environments for faculty, staff and students are being lauded. The university benefits when everyone has a sense that they can fully participate in the life of our campuses.”
The Health Professions HEED Award is the only national honor recognizing institutions of higher education for their outstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The selection process includes a comprehensive and rigorous application exploring student and employee recruitment and retention best practices and leadership support of diversity and inclusion efforts.
Ohio State will be featured in the November/December 2023 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
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Media Contact: Serena Smith, Wexner Medical Center Media Relations, serena.smith@osumc.edu