Once a Professor, Always a Mentor
At the 2025 Commencement Ceremony, DMU honored four faculty members achieving emeriti status for their lasting contributions to the university community.
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Des Moines University and Mercy College of Health Sciences Expand Pathways for Future Health Care Providers
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Mercy College of Health Sciences have entered into a new partnership that opens doors for Mercy students seeking graduate and, in some cases, dual-credit pathways into DMU’s full range of advanced health sciences programs.
DMU Launches Innovation Tank to Spark Health Care Breakthroughs
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences recently hosted its inaugural Innovation Tank, a new competition designed to spark creative thinking and cross-disciplinary collaboration in tackling real-world health care challenges.
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DMU Graduates Over 400 Health Care Professionals During 125th Commencement Ceremony
Over 400 DMU graduates received their degrees in medicine and health sciences at the university’s 125th Commencement Ceremony on May 30, 2025.
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Empowering Women in Health Care
In fields historically dominated by men, women like Rebecca Shaw, M.D., FACOG, and Rebecca Goldsmith, M.P.H.’13, are breaking barriers and leading the way in medicine and public health.
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A Trailblazer in the Field
Murray Goldstein, D.O.’50, M.P.H., embraced osteopathic medicine when few others did — leaving a lasting impact on the profession.
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Preparing the Next Generation
Des Moines University is transforming health sciences education with its advanced Simulation Center, where students gain hands-on experience using cutting-edge technology like high-fidelity manikins and telehealth tools.
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DMU Expands Partnership With Drake Offering More Access to Medical Education in IowaÂ
DMU and Drake University have expanded their existing partnership to offer more opportunities for medical and health sciences education across the Des Moines metro.
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DMU’s Top 2024 News Stories: Making Lasting Impacts at DMU and BeyondÂ
Take a look back at the amazing year DMU had full of celebrations and achievements.
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DMU Research Uncovers Rise in HPV-Associated Cancer in Rural America
DMU research reveals alarming rise in preventable HPV-associated cancers in rural America, highlighting vaccination gaps and urgent need for public health action.
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