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Logging off After More Than a Decade of Service

August 26, 2025 / 1 minute of reading

After nearly 13 years of innovative leadership at DMU, Carolyn Weaver, M.B.A., is retiring from her role as chief information officer.

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Carolyn Weaver, M.B.A., poses for a photo near the Solutions Hub help desk.

Resurrecting the Past

August 20, 2025 / 9 minutes of reading

Professor Julie Meachen weighs in on the groundbreaking (and controversial) de-extinction of the dire wolf and what it truly means for science.

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Julie Meachen, Ph.D., professor of anatomy, poses for a photo in her lab alongside dire wolf bones.

Des Moines University Announces 2025 Alumni Award Honorees

July 10, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is excited to announce the 2025 recipients of its prestigious Alumni of the Year and Rising Star awards.

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A composite image with photos of DMU's 2025 Alumni Award recipients. Major Joshua Dilday, D.O.’15; Gary Stuck, D.O.’83, FAAFP; Shari Nichols, D.P.M.’95, FACFAS; and Carla Stebbins, M.H.A.’93, Ph.D.

DMU Graduates Over 400 Health Care Professionals During 125th Commencement Ceremony

June 3, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

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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A scene from DMU’s 125th Commencement Ceremony as a graduate shakes hands with the university president.

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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Visual representation of a brain, emphasizing the multitude of connections that form its intricate network.

From Tipping Point To Turning Point

April 8, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

Alumna Terrie Wurzbacher, D.O.’75, reflects on her life’s challenges and triumphs with raw honesty in her books, including her journey through ultra-endurance events.

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