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Des Moines University to Host Open House for New Regional Simulation Center
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will host a public open house for the Des Moines University Regional Simulation Center from 3-6 p.m., Thursday, March 5. The public is invited to explore the state-of-the-art facility designed to stren...
Feb 18, 2026, 6:00am EST
Des Moines University Names New Director of External Affairs
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has named Lucas Casey, MPA, director of external affairs in the Office of the President. He begins his role Feb. 16, 2026. Casey brings experience in higher education and external and government relat...
Feb 16, 2026, 9:00am EST
Central State University and Des Moines University Announce Partnership
Central State University, a historically Black college and university in Wilberforce, Ohio, and Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in West Des Moines, Iowa, announced a partnership that expands access and priority pathways for CSU stude...
Feb 11, 2026, 9:00am EST
Chadron State College and Des Moines University Announce Strategic Educational Partnership
Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska, and Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in West Des Moines, Iowa, have announced a new partnership designed to create streamlined pathways for students pursuing advanced degrees in health care ...
Feb 9, 2026, 9:00am EST
DMU President and CEO Named 2026 Trailblazer in Higher Education
Angela L. Walker Franklin, PhD, president and CEO of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, has been named a recipient of Insight Into Academia Magazine's 2026 Trailblazer in Higher Education Award. This national honor recognizes higher e...
Feb 5, 2026, 9:00am EST
DMU Clinic Website Earns Recognition in 2025 Digital Health Awards
Des Moines University Clinic's website, dmuclinic.org, has earned a bronze award in the Health Information Resource Center's Digital Health Awards. The HIRC is a national information clearinghouse for professionals who work in consumer health fields. ...
Jan 21, 2026, 9:00am EST
Angela Smith Steps Into Administrator Role at DMU Clinic
Des Moines University Clinic has welcomed Angela Smith, MBA, as its new chief clinical administrative officer, marking a significant transition for the university's health care operations. Smith brings decades of experience in clinical practice and sen...
Jan 14, 2026, 10:00am EST
Last Chance to Register for DMU's Mini Medical School
High school students interested in exploring careers in health care are encouraged to register for Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' Mini Medical School before the Jan. 31 deadline. This free program, held every Tuesday evening in F...
Jan 12, 2026, 9:00am EST
2025 in Review: DMU's Most Memorable Stories
From major milestones to quiet moments of impact, 2025 was a year of progress, purpose, pride - and beauty - at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences. Our students, faculty, staff and alumni continued to push boundaries and expand access a...
Jan 2, 2026, 9:00am EST
DMU Earns Accreditation to Launch Its Own Residency Programs
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has received initial accreditation to be a sponsoring institution under the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education - a milestone that gives DMU the green light to launch its own residency...
Dec 10, 2025, 9:00am EST