Sam Houston State University has announced a new name for its College of Osteopathic Medicine in Conroe. The name change is in honor of a couple, Russell and Glenda Gordy. The Gordys expressed their gratitude for the recognition, citing their early conversations with Dr.

Dana Hoyt about creating a medical school to serve Texas. They also acknowledged the efforts of Chancellor Brian McCall and President Alisa White in making this vision a reality. Further details about the naming and the college's mission can be found in the original article from Community Impact Newspaper.