Beyond the Textbook
The DMU Anatomy Ambassadors program lets students hold science in their hands, inspiring curiosity about health sciences careers.
Milestones From 15 Years at DMU
From expanding opportunities for students to leading the development of a new campus, President Angela L. Walker Franklin’s 15-year tenure has been one of the most transformative periods in DMU history.
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DMU Celebrates Student Leadership, Interprofessional Collaboration and Over 10,500 Hours of Community Service
DMU’s annual Student Leadership and Service Awards ceremony celebrates students who volunteer, lead and engage in interprofessional education.
Cyclospora Outbreak Puts Des Moines University’s Public Health Programs in the News
Rachel Reimer, PhD, chair of DMU’s public health programs discusses the cyclospora outbreak with KCCI and how faculty and students are turning a public health challenge into a valuable learning experience.
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DMU Professor and Physical Therapist Earns Prestigious APTA Outstanding Research Award
DMU professor and physical therapist Shane McClinton, PT, DPT’07, PhD, earned the American Physical Therapy Association’s 2026 Outstanding Research Award.
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DMU Students Recognized for Statewide Occupational Therapy Outreach
Students in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences recently won the Promote OT Challenge for the state of Iowa.
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Des Moines University Young Scientist Internship Receives Microsoft Investment to Expand Student Research Opportunities
DMU welcomed high school students to campus for the orientation of its inaugural Young Scientist Internship program, launching a summer of hands-on research experiences made possible in part through an investment from Microsoft.
Polk County Health Department and Des Moines University Launch Academic Health Department Partnership
The Polk County Health Department and DMU have formally established an Academic Health Department partnership, creating a collaborative relationship that connects public health practice, education, research and workforce development.
Free Back-to-School Physicals July 22 at Des Moines University Clinic
Des Moines University Clinic will provide free back-to-school physicals and backpacks for K-12 students on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. No insurance is needed. Interpreters and interpretation services will be available.
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Des Moines University Announces 2026 Alumni Award Winners Recognizing Leaders in Medicine, Health Care and Education
DMU is excited to announce its 2026 Alumni of the Year honorees, recognizing graduates whose careers reflect exceptional leadership, service and impact.
