Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and the University of New England Announce Partnership to Expand Pathways to Podiatric Medicine
WEST DES MOINES, IA (05/11/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and the University of New England, a private university in Maine, have entered into a new partnership that expands pathways for UNE students pursuing careers in health sciences. Through this agreement, students enrolled in UNE's College of Professional Studies Online PostBaccalaureate PreHealth and Master of Biomedical Science programs will have the opportunity to pursue a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at DMU. As
DMU Names Roesler as Chief Human Resources Officer
WEST DES MOINES, IA (05/06/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has appointed Eric Roesler, PhD, MBA, as chief human resources officer after a nationwide search. Roesler - pronounced RAYZ-ler - brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in human resources, organizational development and compliance across higher education, health services and complex, multi-site organizations. He most recently served as associate vice chancellor and chief human resources officer at the
DMU Honors Individuals Who Give the Ultimate Gift to Medical Education
WEST DES MOINES, IA (05/04/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences honored 48 individuals, including 13 veterans, at this year's Body Donation Remembrance Ceremony. The annual service took place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2, in the Olsen Center at the DMU 32 Health and Business Complex in Des Moines. DMU faculty, staff, students and families gathered to remember those who generously donated their bodies to advance medical education. DMU's Body Donation Program directly supports the
Des Moines University Names 2026 Commencement Speaker
Physician, Author and Health Equity Leader to Address Class of 2026 WEST DES MOINES, IA (04/29/2026) George Rust, MD, MPH, FAAFP, FACPM, author of "Healing in a Changing America: Doctoring in a Nation of Needless Suffering," will deliver the keynote address at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' 2026 Commencement ceremony in May. Rust serves as co-director of the Center for Medicine and Public Health Policy and Practice and as a professor in the behavioral sciences and social medicine
One Day for DMU Raises More Than $222,000
WEST DES MOINES, IA (04/24/2026) The Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences community came together for the eighth annual One Day for DMU campaign - held from noon Wednesday, April 22, to noon Thursday, April 23 - raising an impressive $222,612 from 278 individual donors in just 24 hours. The campaign kicked off with the beloved Deans' Cup Challenge, which featured a participant from each college: Wallace Boeve, EdD, PA-C, DFAAPA, dean of the College of Health Sciences; Kevin Smith, DPM'95,
David Connett, DO, FACOFP (dist.), Named President-Elect of the ACOFP Board
WEST DES MOINES, IA (04/20/2026) David Connett, DO, FACOFP (dist.), dean of the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been named presidentelect of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physician's Board of Governors. Connett will serve as presidentelect for one year and be inaugurated as president during the ACOFP meeting in April 2027. He will succeed Greg Cohen, DO, FACOFP (dist.), a 1991 Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences graduate. Connett believes his
WEST DES MOINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEST DES MOINES, IA (Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced its 2026 Board of Directors, a group of local and regional leaders who will help guide the Chamber and support the continued growth of the West Des Moines community. Board members will work closely with Chamber staff to support members, set priorities, and strengthen the business community. “Our 2026 Board of Directors includes leaders from a wide range of industries and businesses,
