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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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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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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Mishra Named Chief Research Officer at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has promoted Pravin Mishra, Ph.D., M.B.A., to the role of chief research officer.
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Des Moines University and Beloit College Launch Partnership to Expand Health Sciences Pathways for Students
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Beloit College, a private liberal arts institution in Beloit, Wisconsin, have entered a new partnership that opens doors for Beloit students seeking graduate-level health sciences programs at DMU.
DMU’s White Coat Ceremony Marks Entry into Health Careers for 457 Students
Clinical students from five DMU programs received their white coats during the university’s annual White Coat Ceremony.
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Creating Tomorrow
Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., president and CEO of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, has been selected to speak at the University of Northern Iowa’s TEDx event “Creating Tomorrow.”
Des Moines University Named a 2025 Great College to Work For
DMU has been named a 2025 Great College to Work For®, a national workplace recognition program administered by ModernThink and showcased by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
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