I trace my own roots in working for social change to several family members – a grandfather, Philip S. VanCise in Denver, who served as district attorney back in the 1920s and fought the Ku Klux Klan; my father, Frank […]
Health care advocacy beyond the clinic Read More
Drafted D.O.s pave their profession’s way In 1967, Uncle Sam opened a door for osteopathic physicians by finally accepting them as commissioned medical officers. These young men saved lives, stood up for their profession and served their country during what
Donors to DMU’s Glanton Fund benefit students and society by increasing diversity in health professions. Adrian Simien’s life is an extraordinary tale of seemingly insurmountable odds, sheer determination and the importance of the support of others at critical times. The
Glanton Dinner brings people together to celebrate diversity Read More
This fall, the Des Moines Register and Workplace Dynamics confirmed what DMU employees already knew: The University is one of Iowa’s 150 “Top Workplaces.” Based only on employee evaluations, Top Workplaces celebrates those Iowa companies that have the state’s best
DMU named one of Iowa’s “Top 150 Workplaces” Read More
Some people make a positive difference in the world through their profession. Some do so by serving their country or supporting their alma mater. But Robert G. Smith, D.P.M.’99, M.Sc., R.Ph., gives all three ways. The podiatric physician and pharmacist
1999 CPMS grad gives greatly Read More
Gregory Christiansen, D.O., M.Ed., FACOEP-D, chair and associate professor of emergency medicine at Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, was named dean of the DMU College of Osteopathic Medicine. He will take office on Dec. 1. Christiansen serves as director
DMU names new COM dean Read More
As they educate and mentor students, touch the lives of patients and work tirelessly in their professions and communities, the 2016 Des Moines University Alumni of the Year inspire others to aspire. Alumni of the Year honorees are selected by
Give ‘em a cheer: the DMU Alumni of the Year Read More
Des Moines University has been named a “2016 Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The honor is based on responses of DMU employees to the Chronicle’s “Great Colleges to Work For®” survey, administered by ModernThink
Faculty, staff say DMU is a “Great College” Read More
David Marker, Ph.D., who served as Des Moines University president from March 1, 1994, to Jan. 31, 1996, died May 1, 2016, in Philadelphia. He was 78. Born in Atlantic, IA, Dr. Marker earned his bachelor’s degree in physics and
DMU mourns former president Read More
Last summer, Julie Meachen, Ph.D., found herself up close and personal with a pack of large, aggressive predators with bone-crushing jaws. It was a heart-racing experience, but in a good way: She and her research colleagues are the first to
DMU professor reveals unexpected wolf in continental U.S. Read More