Plugged in to Public Health: Lessons from MHA summer experiences

In this episode of Plugged in to Public Health, three second-year MHA students reflect on their summer internship experiences and the lessons they are carrying forward into their administrative fellowships. Published February 23, 2026

Matt Mathew is forging a career centered on people, leadership, and better health care

Matt Mathew is a second-year MHA student driven by a commitment to health care and leadership that supports both care teams and the communities they serve. He recently shared insights from his experiences as a student leader and from his administrative internship in Colorado Springs. Published February 18, 2026

HMP alumnus earns ’40 under 40′ honor

John Corbeil (12MHA) has been named a 2026 '40 Under 40' honoree by Modern Healthcare. Corbeil is currently serving as CEO at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood. Published February 17, 2026

Mueller shares insights about rural health policy shifts

In a new episode of 'Becker's Healthcare' podcast, Keith Mueller shares insights on rural health policy, the transition from volume to value based care, and the role of technology and networks in sustaining rural services. Published February 10, 2026

Hari Sharma discusses deficiency citations in Florida assisted living facilities

In a recent podcast interview, associate professor Hari Sharma talked about ongoing problems in some Florida assisted living facilities and what can be done to solve the issues and protect residents. Published February 2, 2026

Plugged in to Public Health: Rural health beyond the mainland; transportation, access, and care in Hawaii

What happens when accessing health care requires booking a flight instead of driving down the road? In this episode of Plugged In to Public Health, we talk with John Desfor, a University of Iowa MPH graduate now working in rural health research and policy in Hawaii. John shares what rural health looks like in one of the most geographically isolated regions in the United States and why transportation access is one of the most critical and overlooked barriers to care. Published February 2, 2026

Charlton, Zahnd talk cancer data in Polk County

Mary Charlton and Whitney Zahnd from the UI College of Public Health recently presented cancer data to residents of Polk 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 January 26, 2026

Q&A with Darcelle Skeete Burgess

Name and Job Title:  Darcelle Skeete Burgess, HMP Alumni Board President and Director of HIPAA Privacy Office at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  What inspired you to pursue a career in healthcare leadership, and how has your career evolved since graduating?My family inspired my path in healthcare leadership. I come from a long line of healthcare professionals. […] Published January 21, 2026

Nominations for 2026 Outstanding Alumni Awards due March 2

The UI College of Public Health is pleased to announce that it is accepting nominations for its 2026 Outstanding Alumni Awards. This award program recognizes outstanding alumni in two categories: first, recent graduates who have completed College of Public Health programs within the past ten years and, second, other alumni for accomplishments throughout their careers. Published January 14, 2026

In memoriam: Barry Greene

Barry Greene, Professor Emeritus and former head of the Department of Health Management and Policy (2005–2010), died on Dec. 13, 2025, in Iowa City. Published December 19, 2025