08 Oct 2025

Iowa Wolves Partner with Des Moines University (DMU) for Practice Space

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 8, 2025) — The Iowa Wolves, the NBA G League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves, have found a new practice home court through a collaboration with Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences.

Under the agreement, the Wolves will train in the gymnasium at DMU32 Health and Business Complex, a university-owned facility recently upgraded to meet NBA specifications.

The team will use the court during the season.

06 Oct 2025

Two Des Moines University (DMU) Students Complete Externships in Prestigious Clinical Research Program

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — This summer, Alisa Pairmore and Ethan Kau, both second-year students in Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, completed externships in the Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program.

03 Oct 2025

Brittney De Jong Joins Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic as Certified Athletic Trainer

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Des Moines University Clinic — Physical Therapy is pleased to welcome Brittney De Jong MA LAT ATC as a certified athletic trainer.

30 Sep 2025

Dave Williams MBA Named Director of Development and Planned Giving at Des Moines University

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 30, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences has promoted Dave Williams MBA to the role of director of development and planned giving.

29 Sep 2025

Jenessa Carpenter of Muscatine, Iowa, Presents at Case Report Poster Event

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 29, 2025) — Jenessa Carpenter from Muscatine was among 63 students in Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' Doctor of Physical Therapy Program who presented at the DPT Class of 2025b Case Report Poster Presentations on Thursday, September 25, 2025. These third-year students are the first cohort of the 29-month DPT curriculum, and will complete their degrees in December, after their final 10-week clinical education experience.

25 Sep 2025

Des Moines University (DMU)'s White Coat Ceremony Marks Entry into Health Careers for 457 Students

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 25, 2025) — On Friday, September 19, the Grand Ballroom of the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines was buzzing with excitement as 457 clinical students from five programs at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences received their white coats during the university's annual White Coat Ceremony.

24 Sep 2025

Des Moines University Appoints Good to Board of Trustees

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IA (09/17/2025) Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences has named Robert Good DO MACOI, to its Board of Trustees. A 1977 graduate of DMU's College of Osteopathic Medicine, Good adds decades of experience in internal medicine and a strong record of leadership in health care and medical education to the board.

27 Aug 2025

Des Moines University to Host Virtual Pre-Health Summit for High Schoolers

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences is inviting high-school students to a free virtual Pre-Health Summit on Saturday, October 25, 9AM-12PM. The event is designed for students who are interested in exploring careers in health-care.

26 Aug 2025

UnityPoint Health to Serve as Presenting Sponsor of Des Moines University's Glanton Event

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (08/25/2025) — UnityPoint Health will be the presenting sponsor for the 2025 Glanton Event on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at The Meadows Event Center in Altoona, Iowa, advancing Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' mission to prepare a health-care workforce that meets the needs of all communities.

18 Aug 2025

Des Moines University and Mercy College of Health Sciences Expand Pathways for Future Health Care Providers

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 18, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences and Mercy College of Health Sciences have entered into a new partnership that opens doors for Mercy students seeking graduate and, in some cases, dual-credit pathways into DMU's full range of advanced health sciences programs.

Effective August 2025, Mercy students who meet academic benchmarks are eligible for streamlined interview consideration at DMU in the following programs:

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