DMU 2025 Alumni of the Year and Rising Star Honorees
WEST DES MOINES, IA (07/10/2025) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences announces this year's Alumni of the Year and Rising Star honorees. Selected by the DMU Alumni Board of Directors and university leadership, this year's honorees have advanced their professions and improved patient care. They are educators whose mentorships have shaped the minds of thousands of DMU students. "These honorees represent the very best of their professions and reflect the core values of DMU - service,
DMU Appoints Two to Alumni Board of Directors
WEST DES MOINES, IA (06/25/2025) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has appointed two new members to its Alumni Board of Directors: April Bisaga-Carr, D.O.'03, and Emily Hurst, D.O.'05, FACOI. Each will serve a three-year term, providing leadership and support in engaging DMU alumni and advancing the university's mission. "We're excited to welcome Dr. Bisaga-Carr and Dr. Hurst to the alumni board," says Lauren Dixson, senior director of development and alumni relations. "Their insights
DMU Names New Chief Information Officer
WEST DES MOINES, IA (06/23/2025) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has appointed Erfan Mojaddam, Ed.M., as its new chief information officer. He will start his duties September 15, 2025. Mojaddam brings nearly two decades of experience in educational technology, data innovation and digital transformation, including leadership roles at Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley. A former Peace Corps volunteer in Namibia, Mojaddam discovered his passion for teaching
Des Moines University Simulation Center Earns New SSH Accreditation in Human Simulation
WEST DES MOINES, IA (06/17/2025) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has achieved a significant milestone, with its state-of-the-art simulation center earning accreditation in the new human simulation standard from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. This prestigious recognition places DMU among an elite group of only eight simulation centers worldwide to be accredited in the new standard. Human simulation in health care refers to the use of life-like scenarios involving trained
West Des Moines Chamber Launches High School Leadership Academy to Empower Future Leaders
WEST DES MOINES, IA (February 25, 2025) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announces the launch of the High School Leadership Academy (HSLA), a new initiative designed to equip students with leadership skills, real-world experience, and career exploration opportunities. Through expert-led sessions, hands-on learning, and direct engagement with professionals, HSLA will help students in grades 9-11 within the West Des Moines Community School District develop the confidence and
WEST DES MOINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEST DES MONES, IA (MONDAY, November 25, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced its 2025 Board of Directors, a diverse group of leaders that will guide, serve, and shape the WDM Chamber and West Des Moines community. “Our 2025 Board of Directors are made up of key leaders in our city and region who represent a wide range of industries and businesses from small, medium, and large.” said Katherine Harrington, President and CEO of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce.
