Presiding Officer Lori Stewart Gonzalez, Ph.D President, Ohio University

Prelude & Processional Jennifer Gwilym, D.O. ('03) Interim Senior Dean, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

National Anthem

Convening the Commencement Matthew Evans, B.A. Ohio University Board of Trustees

Presentation of Military Graduates Todd Fredricks, D.O. ('93) Faculty Advisor, Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physician and Surgeons, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Welcome President Gonzalez

Vice President’s Remarks Kenneth H. Johnson, D.O. Vice President for Health Affairs and Senior Strategist for Health Partnerships, Ohio University

Dean’s Remarks William Burke, D.O. (’88) Dean, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Dublin

Greetings to Classmates and Guests Jonathan Peters, B.S. Class of 2026 Student Government Association Dublin President and National Representative

Dean’s Remarks Tracy Shaub, D.O. (’92) Dean, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Athens

Commencement Address John Koncelik, D.O. (‘82) Anesthesia Business Consultant

Presentation of the Class of 2026 Jennifer Gwilym, D.O. ('03) Interim Senior Dean, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Conferral of Degrees President Gonzalez

Announcing Graduates Jill Harman, M.Ed. Senior Director, Admissions and Recruitment, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Chett Pritchett, M.T.S. Associate Director, Admissions and Outreach, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Bre Koch, M.A., M.S. Associate Director, Admissions and Outreach, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Terry Porter, M.A. Associate Director, Admissions and Outreach, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dean’s Remarks Isaac Kirstein, D.O. Dean, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Cleveland

Osteopathic Oath Shelby Raiser, D.O. President, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Society of Alumni and Friends Board of Directors

Adjournment of the Commencement Trustee Evans

Recessional

Special thanks to: OMS Mercedes Hein, Vocalist

OMS Harry Costlow and Albany VFW, Honor Guard

Heritage Interpreting, Interpreting Services

Heritage College Student and Staff Volunteers

Heritage College Alumni – denoted with their graduation year following their name