02 Apr 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Psychiatrist Offers Techniques for Managing Big Patient Emotions

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2025) — Autumn Brunia DO, a psychiatrist at Des Moines University Clinic — Behavioral Health, is helping equip physicians with tools to better manage emotionally intense patient encounters.

02 Apr 2025

Sarah Prigge of Port Byron, Illinois, Named 2024-25 Peer Mentor at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

By Chris Lindeke

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (April 2, 2025) — Sarah Prigge from Port Byron, Illinois, who is studying Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is a peer mentor for the 2024-25 academic year.

01 Apr 2025

Celebrate Unsung Heroes: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day April 2

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 1, 2025) — The Bettendorf Community School District proudly recognizes and celebrates the dedication, compassion, and impact of our school paraeducators. These essential team members play a critical role in supporting students, teachers, and the entire school community.

31 Mar 2025

Discovery Education Unveils New Classroom Resources for Financial Literacy Month

By Grace Maliska

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (March 31, 2025) — Discovery Education offers a new collection of engaging, high-quality instructional materials for Financial Literacy Month, which is observed annually in April.

31 Mar 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Researchers Present Forensic Anthropology Findings at National Conference

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 31, 2025) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences anatomy professor, Heather Garvin PhD, along with postdoctoral researcher Stephanie Cole PhD and DMU students Meghan Gast MSA ('28) and Gloria Eddy MSA ('29), attended the American Academy of Forensic Sciences conference in Baltimore in February 2025.

31 Mar 2025

Monmouth's Order of Omega Chapter Ranks as One Of Top Four among All Colleges

By Barry McNamara

From left, Monmouth students Bronte de Zwart, Maddie Boley, Shannon Smith and Lea Selquist were the Order of Omega chapter's executive leadership team in 2024

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 31, 2025) — Monmouth College's Order of Omega chapter was named one of the top four among all colleges and universities for the 2024 calendar year.

27 Mar 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Podiatric Students Achieve 100% Residency Placement for 23rd Consecutive Year

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2025) — For the 23rd consecutive year, Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery students retained a 100% residency placement rate on national Match Day. The CPMS Class of 2025 joins an esteemed group of alumni as they enter the health-care workforce.

26 Mar 2025

Stone Lecture to Explore Civil Rights and the Jews of Selma, Alabama

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 26, 2025) — Dr Amy K Milligan will present the 2025 Stone Lecture in Judaism at Augustana, “Navigating History: Civil Rights and the Jews of Selma, Alabama,” at 7PM, Thursday, April 3, in the Olin Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public.

26 Mar 2025

Des Moines University Associate Professor Joins American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators Fellow

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 26, 2025) — The National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators (NAOME), part of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), recently welcomed a new group of fellows in the Teaching and Evaluation category. Maria Barnes PhD, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Nutrition at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences, has been named part of this cohort.

25 Mar 2025

Monmouth's Patrick J Curry Aspires to Have His Voice Heard in the World of Sports Media

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 25, 2025) — Patrick J Curry Jr has a nice ring to it, similar to one of his role models in the sports media industry, ESPN's Stephen A Smith.

Or maybe Curry, a Monmouth College junior, will one day choose another means of identification, something along the lines of Rusty Buckets or Swishout, two YouTubers finding success in sports talk. Together, they have more than 600,000 subscribers.

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