Digging into Workplace Safety

Abigail Tompkins graduated from the University of Iowa in 2017 with an MS degree in industrial hygiene. She recently shared some details about her current work as a senior supervisor of industrial hygiene at a mining operation in Colorado. Published October 27, 2025

Investigating Rural Exposure to ‘Superbugs’

In the heart of Iowa’s agricultural landscape, a new study is examining an invisible threat within rural homes. Kathryn Dalton, assistant professor of occupational and environmental health, is investigating how proximity to concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) might increase the risk of exposure to antimicrobial-resistant genes—a finding that could reshape how we understand occupational health […] Published October 27, 2025

Charlton, Lehmler discuss possible drivers of Iowa’s high cancer raters

Professors Mary Charlton and Hans-Joachim Lehmler comment on recent efforts to find out what's behind the high rates of cancer in Iowa and other Midwestern states. (Washington Post) Published October 27, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Understanding vector-borne disease with Dr. Kathryn Dalton

In this episode, Lauren talks with Dr. Kathryn Dalton, a veterinarian turned researcher and assistant professor at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, about the rise of vector borne diseases. Dr. Dalton explains how environmental changes are expanding the reach of ticks and mosquitoes, what that means for both people and pets, and how the One Health approach connects human, animal, and environmental well-being. Published October 20, 2025

VIDEO: Global experiential learning with Caroline Powell

Meet Caroline Powell, a second-year MS student in Agricultural Safety and Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, as she shares her transformative summer experience at the National Center for Farmer Health in Hamilton, Australia. Published October 14, 2025

Carol S. Gleich Development Award recipients announced

Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award! This award is available to faculty members and graduate students in the College of Public Health to support travel expenses to perform an official function at a national or international meeting. See the latest recipients. Published October 10, 2025

Connect with the college at APHA in Washington, DC

Planning to attend the APHA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC? View a list of CPH presentations, find our exhibit booth, and attend the CPH alumni and friends reception on Nov. 3. Published October 10, 2025

EHSRC fact sheets highlight health impacts of environmental contaminants

New information resources from the Environmental Health Sciences Research Center (EHSRC) are now available on their website. Published October 1, 2025

Renee Anthony discusses harvest safety on ‘Farm Here Daily’ podcast

From keeping an eye on the road to watching what you're breathing and having backup plans on the farm, Professor Renee Anthony talks harvest safety in this new podcast episode.  Published October 1, 2025

Soupene receives Policy Fellowship to enhance suicide prevention among law enforcement officers

The University of Iowa College of Public Health has selected Victor Soupene, a postdoctoral research scholar in the UI Departments of Occupational and Environmental Health and Emergency Medicine, as a 2025-2026 Policy Fellow. Published September 29, 2025