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The Golden Hour

February 25, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

DMU photographer Paul Joy set out each month over the past year to capture the beauty of campus through the seasons at golden hour.

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The DMU campus during the golden hour before sunset.

DMU’s Top 2024 News Stories: Making Lasting Impacts at DMU and Beyond

January 2, 2025 / 6 minutes of reading

Take a look back at the amazing year DMU had full of celebrations and achievements.

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Graphic with several photos on a purple background. The photos surround text in the middle of the image that reads, "DMU’s Top News of 2024."

DMU Marketing Department Receives Five CASE Awards

December 2, 2024 / 3 minutes of reading

The DMU Marketing and Communications Department has won five prestigious 2024 Best of District VI from CASE.

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The DMU Alumni Wall, located just off the main entrance in the Edge of Advancement building.

Des Moines University Campus Receives Multiple Prestigious Design Awards

September 30, 2024 / 2 minutes of reading

The new Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences campus has been honored with multiple design awards, recognizing its innovative and sustainable approach to health care education.

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DMU’s Historic Weekend of Legacy, Learning and New Beginnings

September 18, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading

DMU marked a momentous occasion filled with joy, pride and a strong sense of community during the weekend of Sept. 13 and 14, 2024.

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Des Moines University president and CEO Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., along with other DMU leaders and trustees, cuts the ceremonial purple ribbon at the university’s new campus in West Des Moines.

A Room With a View

August 19, 2024 / 3 minutes of reading

Hear from DMU students as they highlight favorite campus spaces.

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Des Moines University’s Edge of Advancement building at dusk.

DMU Earns Prestigious LEED Silver Certification for Sustainable Practices

June 25, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading

The new West Des Moines campus of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver certification.

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The Edge of Advancement building at DMU’s 8025 Grand Avenue campus.

One Day for DMU Rallies Supporters, Raises $237,614

April 18, 2024 / 2 minutes of reading

One Day for DMU, the 24 hour giving campaign for Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, raised $237,614 from 318 donors April 17-18.

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Three DMU students pose with signs that say, "Thank You."

A Special Place for Three Family Generations

February 22, 2024 / 3 minutes of reading

Three generations of the Chiodo/Harrison family, members of DMU’s Grand Family Society, were students on the former campus at 3200 Grand Ave. in Des Moines, although the institution and experience were very different for each.

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