DMU makes diversity a priority in attracting and retaining employees; in creating an inclusive work environment; in its marketing and advertising; in raising awareness through education and communication about the importance of diversity and inclusion; and in supporting diversity in […]
Des Moines University wins Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Inclusion Award Read More
This Honor Roll expresses DMU’s deep gratitude toward the people and organizations that contributed financially during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2013. These donors help maintain the University as one of the nation’s top
2012-2013 Honor Roll of Donors Read More
New elective grooms military physician leaders Leigh Rexius enlisted in the U.S. Army infantry after graduating from high school in 1997. He later joined the Army National Guard, working as a mechanic and deploying to Iraq for 15 months in
In the not-too-distant past, Justin Bergh was bartending in San Diego, and Amber Faherty was patching up soldiers in Afghanistan. Grace Ouyang was working as a bacteriologist with her sights set on dental school. Ben Rezny was busting sex traffickers
Unconventional Journeys Read More
Des Moines University and the Partnership for Better Health are again hosting a series of forums tackling critical health topics. The series, titled “A Healthy Discussion,” returns to discuss the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Iowa. Iowa’s health
Health care leaders to hold ‘A Healthy Discussion’ at DMU Read More
Students and staff at Hanawalt Elementary in Des Moines raced around their new track at a “ribbon-running” ceremony on September 23. The renovated recreation area, designed to serve both the school and the community, includes a three-lane track, resurfaced play
M.P.H. program helps launch Community Recess Initiative in Des Moines Read More
The Des Moines University (DMU) community, local leaders and donors will come together in support of minority students aspiring to careers in health care at the 10th annual Glanton Scholarship Fund Dinner, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at the Meadows Events
In 10th year, Glanton Scholarship Dinner supports diversity in health care Read More
More than 500 Des Moines University D.O. students attended the University’s annual Hospital Day on September 11 to gather information on residencies, clerkships and internships. The event invites medical education programs from around the country to campus to connect with
D.O. students explore options at Hospital Day Read More
Race down Grand Avenue and around the sculptures in Western Gateway Park in Run DMU, Des Moines University’s annual 5K. The race kicks off on Friday, September 20, at 6 p.m. in front of the University. With a new, improved
Sixth annual Run DMU promises scenic route through downtown Read More
Tara Blalock Hughes, a third-year student in Des Moines University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), has served as president of her class and of the COM Student Government Association, vice president of the Student Osteopathic Surgery Association and chair of
DMU student earns prestigious AOF award Read More