WCUCOM sustains extensive damage in Hattiesburg tornado

On Saturday, Jan. 21, a tornado hit the William Carey University campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. All students are safe, but nearly all campus buildings are damaged and many are destroyed, according to James Turner, DO, dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Due to the extensive damage, the college is closed until further notice.

The AOA and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) are in contact with Dr. Turner and are prepared to provide immediate assistance to WCUCOM administrators, faculty and students. The AOA is committed to ensuring continuity of education for WCUCOM students and will continue to monitor the situation in the coming days and coordinate on plans to ensure continued operations. The AOA and AACOM will communicate opportunities to provide volunteer or financial assistance as more information becomes available.