Nearly 400 central Iowa community members came together Oct. 16 to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion at Des Moines University’s 16th annual Glanton Dinner. The event generates financial support for the University’s Glanton Fund, which was established in …
DMU, community celebrate the power of education at Glanton Dinner Read More
Fifteen years ago, a small group of community members met to discuss how they could open opportunities and foster diversity at Des Moines University. They established a fund at DMU that would generate scholarships for minority students under-represented in health …
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Volunteering at a local burn unit inspired Misael Garcia to seek a career as a physician assistant. Always interested in medicine, Brittany Nino chose podiatric medicine for its surgical opportunities and work-life balance; she also has embraced leadership and research …
Community turns out to support diversity at DMU at 14th annual Glanton Dinner Read More
Willie Stevenson Glanton, J.D., an attorney, civic leader and longtime member of the DMU Board of Trustees, died July 6, 2017. She was 95 years old. “Mrs. Glanton epitomized servant-leadership. She worked tirelessly to open doors for all people,” said …
Remembering civic leader Willie Stevenson Glanton, J.D. Read More