We Are Purple & Proud!
All of us at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences are profoundly grateful for our donors’ generous contributions to the Purple & Proud Campaign.
Because of you, we have raised an astonishing $57.1 million, creating lasting, positive change for our university and community. We are honored to have your support.
In 2018, when we announced the Purple & Proud Campaign, we said it was the start of “something big.”
We pursued a vision of something even bigger.
July 2024 marked the incredibly successful conclusion of our campaign. All of us at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences are profoundly grateful for the many generous contributions to this bold effort.
Because of you, we have raised an astonishing $57.1 million, creating lasting, positive change for our university and community.
Surpassing our goal with such a remarkable amount reflects the dedication and generosity of our donors. Together, we are advancing our mission and solidifying our place as the leader in medical and health sciences education.
With Heartfelt Gratitude,
Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D.
President and CEO
Purple & Proud Priorities
Campaign Priority #1: Support Our Students
Thanks to your generosity, our students have the tools they need to succeed.
With a focus on supporting our students, we have raised $28 million as part of the $57.1 million total for the Purple & Proud Campaign. These funds have enabled us to create 43 scholarships, expand cultural competency programs and enhance mental health services. Additionally, your contributions to the Glanton Fund have been instrumental in supporting scholarships for students with significant financial need, particularly those whose qualities align with DMU’s mission and values, enriching our campus with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
You have helped to equip our students with the resources and confidence to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s health care landscape. Thank you for making a difference in their lives and in the communities they will serve.
Campaign Priority #2: Invest in Our Faculty
Your support fuels faculty innovation.
You have ensured support for scholarly activities, establishment of faculty awards and funding for groundbreaking research. With your support, we raised $6 million as part of the $57.1 million Purple & Proud Campaign with a focus on faculty. These funds allow us to attract and retain top-tier educators who inspire and challenge our students, ultimately advancing the quality of health care education at DMU. Thank you for empowering our faculty to lead and innovate.
Campaign Priority #3: Optimize Our Facilities
Your generous donations fueled the creation of our new health sciences campus, revolutionizing how we educate tomorrow’s health care heroes.
Of the $57.1 million raised for the Purple & Proud Campaign, $23 million was dedicated to our state-of-the-art facility at 8025 Grand Avenue. The campus promotes innovative learning with wellness facilities, outdoor trails and mental health resources. It earned LEED Silver Certification for commitment to sustainability and provides flexible, immersive health care learning spaces. Additional funds supported renovations to the behavioral health and student counseling center at the DMU Clinic, along with a major gift to the Regional Simulation Center at 3200 Grand.
Thank you for helping us create a vibrant, future-ready environment for our DMU community.
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has successfully completed its Purple & Proud Campaign, raising an astounding $57.1 million, creating lasting, positive change for the university and community.
We Couldn’t Have Done It Without YOU!
