VIP Campus Tour: VR Technology in the Simulation Center
In DMU’s state-of-the-art Simulation Center, future clinicians can master complex skills before ever picking up a scalpel.
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Where Occupational Therapy Education Meets Real Life
DMU’s occupational therapy students are empowered to put their knowledge into action. The 33‑month OTD program culminates in a capstone experience and project, where students take on real‑world challenges. Check out the innovative capstone work of three OTD’26 graduates.
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Des Moines University to Host Open House for New Regional Simulation Center
DMU will host a public open house for its Regional Simulation Center at DMU32 from 3-6 p.m., Thursday, March 5.
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Des Moines University Names New Director of External Affairs
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has named Lucas Casey, MPA, director of external affairs in the Office of the President. He begins his role Feb. 16, 2026.
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Central State University and Des Moines University Announce Partnership
Central State University, a historically Black college and university in Wilberforce, Ohio, and Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in West Des Moines, Iowa, announced a partnership that expands access and priority pathways for CSU students into DMU’s graduate medical and health science programs.
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Chadron State College and Des Moines University Announce Strategic Educational Partnership
Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska, and Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in West Des Moines, Iowa, have announced a new partnership designed to create streamlined pathways for students pursuing advanced degrees in health care and biomedical sciences.
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DMU President and CEO Named 2026 Trailblazer in Higher Education
Angela L. Walker Franklin, PhD, president and CEO of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, has been named a recipient of Insight Into Academia Magazine’s 2026 Trailblazer in Higher Education Award.
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Franklin’s TEDx Talk Surpasses 17,700 Views in Two Weeks
A TEDx talk by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences President and CEO Angela L. Walker Franklin, PhD, has surpassed 17,700 views in its first two weeks, placing it among the top-performing TEDx talks globally.
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Angela Smith Steps Into Administrator Role at DMU Clinic
Des Moines University Clinic has welcomed Angela Smith, MBA, as its new chief clinical administrative officer.
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Last Chance to Register for DMU’s Mini Medical School
High school students interested in exploring careers in health care are encouraged to register for Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences’ Mini Medical School before the Jan. 31 deadline.
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