At the opening of the Dr. S. S. Still College and Infirmary of Osteopathy in 1898, only the most optimistic observers could have foreseen the school’s survival into the twenty-first century. After all, Still College was one of many proprietary […]
Ever onward: DMU marks 125 years of perseverance, pride and passion Read More
During the month of March, the DMU community focused on a celebration of our history. Quite fittingly, the month concluded with a tribute to our founders, Drs. S. S. and Ella Still. Both were beloved by students not only for
A tribute to our founders Read More
From our earliest days of building an osteopathic college to our current status as a medical/health sciences university that educates tomorrow’s health care workforce, Des Moines University has always been a remarkable institution. Through evolutions in health care and medical
Celebrating our history Read More
Dr. Ella Daugherty Still was the beloved and renowned wife of Des Moines University’s founder, Dr. S.S. Still. Recorded in the Log Book, Aug. 1, 1928, are these words of Dr. Ella: “The motives for our founding a new College
DMU sets out to explore the “human elements” in its history Read More
Even though its name and location have changed since it was founded in 1898, Des Moines University has a long and distinguished history of preparing future health care providers and leaders with a focus on patient-focused care and whole-body wellness.
Of coronets and clown suits Read More