Milestones From 15 Years at DMU

When Angela L. Walker Franklin, PhD, became Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences’ 15th president in 2011, the university's campus, culture and trajectory transformed. Her leadership led to DMU's first comprehensive campaign, expanded research and community partnership, and in 2023, a brand-new West Des Moines campus. Read Dr. Franklin's 2025 article about the campus here.

15 Years of Dreaming Big

From the record-breaking DMU Purple & Proud Campaign to continued growth of the DMU32 Health and Business Complex, DMU's forward momentum isn't slowing down. Franklin's leadership has brought the university together, and is redefining the modern medical and health sciences university.

Read the full story from DMU Magazine here, or find more information on DMU at dmu.edu.

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