HMP student Gawain Williams is exploring the role of policy in cancer prevention and care

A 2026 recipient of the University of Iowa’s Graduate Research Excellence Award, Williams recently answered a few questions about his path from undergraduate training in business and an MBA to doctoral training in the University of Iowa College of Public Health.  Published April 2, 2026

Julie Lee studies public perceptions of public health and health care

Julie Lee, assistant professor of health management and policy and researcher affiliate with the UI's Center for Social Science Innovation, is leading a national survey to better understand how people’s healthcare experiences shape their trust in and support for public health initiatives. Published March 31, 2026

Janssen, Kaskie discuss rural health issues on “River to River”

CPH faculty members Brandi Janssen and Brian Kaskie spoke with host Ben Kieffer about the recent UI Obermann Symposium on rural health and some of the issues researchers are tackling including the achievement gap for rural students, unequal access to nutritious food, and communities not adapting to an aging population.  Published March 30, 2026

CPH researchers to receive Large Grant Development Opportunity funds

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) awarded funding to 12 interdisciplinary University of Iowa research teams to support the development of large, competitive grant proposals. The program begins this year and will run through 2029. A CPH-led project will examine cancer survivorship care in rural populations.  Published March 30, 2026

HMP student honored with Graduate Research Excellence Award

Gawain Williams, a PhD candidate in the department of health management and policy, has been selected to receive a 2026 Graduate Research Excellence Award from the University of Iowa Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). Williams’ research examines prostate cancer outcomes among Black individuals living in rural communities, integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches to better understand how policy, health systems, and patient experiences influence cancer care. Published March 16, 2026

Plugged in to Public Health: Learning from 43 years in health care leadership with Jim Skogsbergh

In this episode of Plugged in to Public Health, Lauren sits down with University of Iowa MHA alum Jim Skogsbergh to reflect on a 43 year career in health care leadership. Jim recently retired after more than two decades as a hospital CEO and shares what he learned about leadership, mentorship, and building strong teams in health care organizations. Published March 10, 2026

Zahnd talks cancer data in Fayette County

Whitney Zahnd from the UI College of Public Health recently presented cancer data to residents of Fayette County, IA as part of Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project, which is working to present county-specific cancer data in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. Published March 4, 2026

MHA alumni named as ’40 under 40′ honorees

Three alumni of our MHA program have been recognized as rising young leaders with one honored on Modern Healthcare’s 2026 40 Under 40 list and two named to the Des Moines Business Record’s Forty Under 40.  Published March 2, 2026

MHA alumna Paige Moore named as Forty Under 40 honoree

Paige Moore (10MHA) was named a 2026 'Forty Under 40' honoree by the Des Moines Business Record for demonstrating impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Moore is CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa. Published March 2, 2026

CPH alumna Paige Jaeger named as Forty Under 40 honoree

Paige Jaeger (14MHA) was named a 2026 'Forty Under 40' honoree by the Des Moines Business Record for demonstrating impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Jaeger is chief operating officer at ChildServe in Des Moines, IA. Published February 23, 2026