A Grand New Vision
A familiar address, a new chapter: the DMU32 Health and Business Complex revives a legacy.
Des Moines University Names New Director of External Affairs
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has named Lucas Casey, MPA, director of external affairs in the Office of the President. He begins his role Feb. 16, 2026.
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Central State University and Des Moines University Announce Partnership
Central State University, a historically Black college and university in Wilberforce, Ohio, and Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in West Des Moines, Iowa, announced a partnership that expands access and priority pathways for CSU students into DMU’s graduate medical and health science programs.
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Chadron State College and Des Moines University Announce Strategic Educational Partnership
Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska, and Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in West Des Moines, Iowa, have announced a new partnership designed to create streamlined pathways for students pursuing advanced degrees in health care and biomedical sciences.
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DMU President and CEO Named 2026 Trailblazer in Higher Education
Angela L. Walker Franklin, PhD, president and CEO of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, has been named a recipient of Insight Into Academia Magazine’s 2026 Trailblazer in Higher Education Award.
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Franklin’s TEDx Talk Surpasses 17,700 Views in Two Weeks
A TEDx talk by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences President and CEO Angela L. Walker Franklin, PhD, has surpassed 17,700 views in its first two weeks, placing it among the top-performing TEDx talks globally.
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Angela Smith Steps Into Administrator Role at DMU Clinic
Des Moines University Clinic has welcomed Angela Smith, MBA, as its new chief clinical administrative officer.
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Last Chance to Register for DMU’s Mini Medical School
High school students interested in exploring careers in health care are encouraged to register for Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences’ Mini Medical School before the Jan. 31 deadline.
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DMU OTD Program Earns Accreditation From ACOTE
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.
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2025 in Review: DMU’s Most Memorable Stories
From major milestones to quiet moments of impact, 2025 was a year of progress, purpose, pride — and beauty — at DMU. Let’s look back at some of the stories that made this year one to remember.
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