WV Press Release Sharing
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – One of the most beloved figures from the West Virginia School
of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) history, Olen E. Jones Jr., Ph.D., passed away Jan.
31 at the age of 85.

As WVSOM’s fourth president, Jones led the school from 1987 to 2009, making him the
longest-serving president in its history. He helped guide WVSOM through an era of
prosperity thanks to his 10-year master plan that outlined a path for immense growth.