The phrase “stop drop and roll” refers to a procedure taught by the fire department to individuals so that they can survive a fire and avoid burns. It is a protective maneuver which has saved lives. Perhaps an extreme parallel […]
Stop, Rock, and Rejuvenate! Read More
The word friendship is used liberally to describe many of our relationships with those we have encountered and interacted with from our early days in elementary school to high school, through college, into adulthood. We all typically have friends at
Friends Are Like Stars! Read More
Regardless of years of effort to make a difference, the gender gap in the sciences remains wide. The many efforts from public school systems, colleges and universities, various non-profits, and even the Girls Scouts, are having an impact but we
Girls in Science At Des Moines University Read More
It is not uncommon for a college/university president to have a cabinet. Typically, it is made up of all direct reports to the president and represents the senior leadership of the organization. Upon arrival at Des Moines University (DMU) I
The Effective Leadership Team Way Read More
Through his life and leadership, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. demonstrated a deep commitment to helping others, an appreciation of diversity and active community participation. DMU President Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., has worked to follow his example
DMU President Franklin honored with MLK Jr. Award Read More
A new effort by the University and a number of health care organizations in Iowa seeks to increase and standardize clinical training opportunities for students.
DMU collaborates on clinical education Read More
As the “Go Red for Women” Movement of the American Heart Association marks its 10th year of fighting heart disease and stroke, DMU President Angela Walker Franklin, Ph.D., is leading the charge in central Iowa.
DMU president “goes red for women” Read More
At any institution of higher education, it isn’t just the students who change every year. Catch up on some other recent transitions at DMU.
Without change, things just wouldn’t be the same Read More
A visit by the first female and youngest president of Kosovo could lead to further relationships between the European nation and Iowa, including with DMU.
Kosovo president tours DMU Read More
The new DMU Alumni Association Board of Directors reflects health care’s ideal of interprofessional interactions and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
A new era of alumni leadership begins Read More