Sara “Sally” Sutton contracted scarlet fever when she was in the sixth grade, which forced her and her mother into quarantine in their home’s second floor. Their family physician, a doctor of osteopathy, visited them every day, climbing a ladder […]
Reunion Reflections: Sara “Sally” Sutton – an expert in the art of touch Read More
The Class of 1978 at the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (COMS), now Des Moines University, were students when the world mourned the passing of Elvis Presley, celebrated the release of the first at-home game console (the Atari 2600),
Reunion Reflections: Paul Rossi “A class characterized by camaraderie” Read More
Muhammad Spocter, Ph.D., has been awarded a fellowship that, in a way, will take him home. The associate professor of anatomy received a Carnegie Alumni Diaspora Fellowship from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, where he earned his bachelor’s,
Faculty Spotlight: Muhammad Spocter, Ph.D. Read More
During their meeting on December 8, 2017, members of the DMU Alumni Association Board of Directors chose Jami Haberl, M.P.H.’03, M.H.A.’03 as president-elect and Paul Morris, D.O.’78, FACOFP, as vice president. They were elected to fill the open seats and
New Alumni Board officers elected Read More
At a time of tension over the U.S.-Mexico border, an organization that’s worked for more than four decades to diminish divides and enhance public health and health care access continues to thrive thanks in part to a DMU alumna. The
Alumni Spotlight: Megan Knox, M.P.H.’13 Read More
Des Moines University looks forward to hosting reunions May 23-25, 2018, for the classes of 1993, 1978, 1968 and earlier years. We invite class members to share their memories of their days as students at DMU, known previously as the
Reunion Reflections: Norman Rose “So many fond memories” Read More
It’s a quintessential art opening: cubed cheese and refreshments, with an audience abuzz as a new piece in the Des Moines University art collection is unveiled. But the story behind the art is almost important as the piece itself. The
Formerly homeless artist donates piece to DMU Read More
2017 Year In Review We’re DMU PROUD, And Rightfully So If you’ve attended DMU events over the past year, you’ve likely heard us emphasize the phrase, “DMU Proud.” You’ve seen it on our fundraising materials. On campus, you’ll see our
DMU’s vital signs are strong campus-wide. Here are highlights to inspire your DMU pride. Part of DMU’s 2017 Year in Review A look back at some of the DMU’s accomplishments and highlights from the year. View the Series The American Academy
Breaking down DMU’s finances and enrollment numbers. Part of DMU’s 2017 Year in Review A look back at some of the DMU’s accomplishments and highlights from the year. View the Series Operating Budget FY 2018 $69,000,000 FY 2017 $70,000,000 Total Assets