Brooklyn, NY, native Ralph Levy, D.O.’60, had never been to the Midwest before he arrived at DMU, then the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery. After he graduated, he returned east to an internship at Philadelphia’s Metropolitan Hospital
Giving back for getting to achieve a dream Read More
Have you noticed that in the last few years, colleges and universities have been announcing they have just hired the “first” woman president or perhaps the “first woman person of color” president? It appears as if we are making progress
An Unconventional Journey Read More
Des Moines University will grant degrees to 463 graduates at the University’s 115th Commencement Ceremony, on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m. at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third Street, Des Moines. The dean from each of
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Every year, the Des Moines Business Record celebrates the work of women who have made a difference with its “Women of Influence” awards. According to the publication’s website, recipients have “devoted their lives to doing things most wouldn’t. They’ve spent countless hours on various boards and they’ve blazed a
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Des Moines University will grant 539 degrees at its 2014 Commencement Ceremony, the 114th in the university’s history, on Saturday, May 24, at 10 a.m. at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third Street, Des Moines. The dean
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Based upon recent awards as well as broad utilization by DMU students and employees, the University’s wellness program is in excellent health. In April, DMU received a 2014 Healthy Iowa College or University Award, along with the University of Northern
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DMU makes diversity a priority in attracting and retaining employees; in creating an inclusive work environment; in its marketing and advertising; in raising awareness through education and communication about the importance of diversity and inclusion; and in supporting diversity in
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Angela Walker Franklin, Ph.D., is the first African American woman to serve as a president of a medical/health sciences university. She has devoted her career to enhancing education and opening doors for all students. She led DMU in affirming its commitment
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J.D. Polk, D.O., M.S., M.M.M., CPE, FACOEP, has been named dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University after an extensive national search process. Dr. Polk will assume the role August 1. “We are thrilled with the
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Des Moines University will grant 486 degrees at its 2013 Commencement Ceremony, the 113th in the university’s history, on Saturday, May 25, at 10 a.m. at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third Street, Des Moines. The dean
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