WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 28, 2023) — Members of the osteopathic medicine Class of 2024 in the Des Moines University (DMU) College of Osteopathic Medicine achieved the highest pass-rate among all osteopathic medical schools nationwide on the Level 1 exam of the COMLEX-USA national board exams, which is taken by all future osteopathic physicians. The DMU class attained a 98.6% pass rate, which was a full eight percentage points above the national average.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 13, 2023) — Pravin Mishra PhD MBA is a scientific visionary with a rare combination of experiences in bench, translational, and clinical science, academia, government, partnerships, and new strategic business development. In October, the seasoned administrator joined Des Moines University (DMU) as executive director of research.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 30, 2023) — Kicking alcohol or drug addiction is extremely challenging, both physically and environmentally. Over time, the brain's communication network adapts to the substance's effects, making withdrawal difficult when someone tries to quit. Environmental cues also trigger cravings and relapse into substance use.

Autumn Brunia DO and Abigail Schiltz PA-C CAQ-Psych

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 10, 2023) — Des Moines University, located in West Des Moines, Iowa, and Indian Hills Community College, which has campuses in Centerville and Ottumwa, Iowa, have announced a new partnership to create enhanced pathways for IHCC students seeking careers in occupational therapy. The partnership is intended to benefit students while helping build Iowa's health-care workforce.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 28, 2023) — On September 15, 431 Des Moines University students in five clinical programs accepted their white coats and the responsibilities that attire represents in the university's White Coat Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines. Across the country, the White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for students as they begin their medical education and prepare to become compassionate, competent health-care providers.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 12, 2023) — Des Moines University, located in West Des Moines, and the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, have announced a new partnership to create enhanced pathways for UNI students seeking medical- and health-sciences careers. The partnership is intended to foster opportunities for students while helping build Iowa's health care workforce.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 28, 2023) — Des Moines University, located in West Des Moines, and Buena Vista University, in Storm Lake, Iowa, have announced a new partnership to create enhanced pathways for BVU students seeking medical and health sciences careers. The partnership will benefit students while helping build Iowa's health care workforce.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 23, 2023) — This summer's record-high global temperatures are increasing concerns about the impact of human-caused climate change, but this may not be the first time people have helped raise the heat on Earth.

From left, MidAmerican Energy representatives Katie Lord, business and community development manager; Vinoth Sekar, project manager; Dave Johnson, director, business connections; and Steve Willem, lead business connection manager, present a rebate check to DMU representatives Angela L Walker Franklin PhD, president and CEO; Mark Peiffer MBA/CPA, senior vice-president and chief financial officer; Stephanie Greiner MS, vice president, university advancement; John Harris, director, facil

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