Some people may look at a drift of pigs and see pork chops and bacon. Lisa Rochette, D.V.M., M.P.H.’15, sees creatures that help feed the world and bolster the economy. “They produce a fair amount of meat compared to what […]
Doing her part to help feed the world – safely Read More
No relaxing beach time for these high-achievers: Five DMU students spent their summer conducting research, producing reports and planning programs and events for the World Health Organization and one of its public health agencies, the Pan American Health Organization. Their experiences further ignited their professional passions.
What they did this summer Read More
A student and a recent graduate of DMU’s College of Health Sciences are augmenting their education with training programs on either side of the country.
Master’s students land intensive training opportunities Read More
Amy Borden takes notes on a Haitian family. Among the many memories DMU students acquired in earthquake-ravaged Haiti, the visual images stick like one’s t-shirt in the island nation’s oven-like temperatures: the once-beautiful capitol building in ruins. People eating and
Helping a hurting Haiti Read More
In her Peace Corps work, education, research and practice, Jenell Stewart has strived to follow an uncle’s advice to “put a heartfelt effort into this life.”
Healthier women = healthier everyone Read More
Des Moines University’s 110th commencement was a mixture of joy, excitement and sadness over the loss of a DMU friend.
A day to remember: graduation 2010 Read More
Preparing competent leaders in health care is going to take more than cracking the glass ceiling.
In the battle of the sexes, we’d all be better in this together Read More