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
Des Moines University (DMU) is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to The Great Colleges to Work For® program. Even better, the University achieved an additional special designation as an Honor Roll institution. The
Des Moines University named a “2022 Great College to Work For” Read More
Thanks to donors like YOU, Des Moines University stands at the edge of advancement – on the new campus we’re building in West Des Moines, in the service and expertise we provide to Iowa and the nation, and in DMU’s
Purple & Proud Campaign Update Read More
Alumni share what has disheartened and sustained them during the pandemic – and lessons learned in the process. The tolls taken by nearly three years of the COVID-19 pandemic are evident in the health care workforce, shifting attitudes toward science
“All about the mission” Read More
When you stroll down the grocery store aisle, you may see grapefruits, blueberries, celery and other produce as healthy dietary options. Yujiang Fang, M.D., Ph.D., sees these and other fruits and vegetables as potential weapons against cancer. The academic pathologist
Associate Professor Digs Into Food as Medicine Read More
DMU’s new West Des Moines campus is still a work in progress, but Dave Kapaska, D.O.’86, M.B.A., and his wife, Mary Ann, already have made their mark on it by naming the Telehealth Room, to be located in the Innovation
You name it: Make your mark on DMU’s new campus Read More
As a girl growing up in Bulgaria, Elitsa Ananieva, Ph.D., wondered why some people died of diseases such as cancer and why so little was known about how to prevent or treat them. “I promised myself that one day I
In the fight against cancer, “Dr. A” mobilizes both her research and students Read More
As a symbol of Des Moines University as a champion of holistic health, the Health & Wellbeing Building will provide students and employees with on-site access to a fully appointed fitness center, medical clinic and student counseling services. The building
New Campus Spotlight: Health and Wellbeing Building Read More
Visit the new MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex at 6500 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, and prepare to be wowed: The nearly 300,000-square-foot, approximately $60 million facility covers 66 acres with something for everyone, competitors and spectators alike. And DMU’s physical
Innovation is embedded in Des Moines University’s DNA, and the building reflects this throughout its diverse, immersive, and technology-rich spaces. The main food service environment for the campus where students gather to dine, recharge and collaborate is housed on the
New Campus Spotlight: Innovation Building Read More