Emily Killian selected for Rural Iowa Research Award

Emily Killian, PhD candidate in the Department of Community and Behavioral Health, has been awarded the Rural Iowa Research Award to support her research focused on improving how social support for caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is measured in rural Iowa.  Published April 14, 2026

VIDEO: undergraduate experiential learning with Gabrielle Schwartz

Gabrielle Schwartz put her classroom learning to work with an experiential learning opportunity at a nonprofit in Indiana called 'Conquering Mountains Together.' Alongside fellow students, she led a full communications audit—strengthening the organization’s online presence to better connect communities with critical public health resources. Published April 14, 2026

2026 Iowa Public Health Heroes honored

The University of Iowa College of Public Health recently honored four Iowa public health leaders whose work is helping to promote better health, prevent disease, and build stronger communities throughout the state: Berselynna Butler, Maggie Ferguson, Zuli Garcia, and Kevin Grieme. Published April 9, 2026

CPH student Maanya Pandey works to end ‘period poverty’

As a high school student in Waukee, IA, Maanya Pandey founded her own non-profit to distribute free menstrual products and address 'period poverty' across the state.  Published April 9, 2026

UI College of Public Health research recognized among journal’s top 10 most‑cited papers

A research paper authored by a team from the University of Iowa College of Public Health has been recognized by Wiley as one of the top 10 most‑cited papers from 2024 in its online library. Published April 8, 2026

Chrischilles, Charlton receive UI research awards

Department of Epidemiology professors Elizabeth Chrischilles and Mary Charlton are each recipients of prestigious University of Iowa research awards. Chrischilles is head of the department and Charlton directs the Iowa Cancer Registry. Published April 8, 2026

What is ’public health?‘

Have you ever struggled to explain to someone exactly what public health is and why it matters? As we celebrate National Public Health Week, check out this video about the things we study, research, discuss, and advocate for as public health professionals, and share it with the next person who asks you, “What IS public health?” Published April 8, 2026

University of Iowa College of Public Health ranked No. 18 in the nation

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is the No. 18 school/program of public health in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2026. See the full list of public health-related program rankings. Published April 7, 2026

CPH faculty highlight state’s high cancer rates in report to lawmakers

Edith Parker, Mary Charlton, and Jake Oleson recently presented findings on Iowa's high cancer rates to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. Several weeks ago, the researchers presented their preliminary findings to the House committee. Lawmakers asked about risk factors and some of the county-level details. Published April 6, 2026

Plugged In to Public Health: the power of biostatistics beyond the data

In this episode Lauren talks with with Dr. Amy Herring, Professor of Statistical Science and Dean of Natural Sciences at Duke University, to explore how biostatistics shapes real-world public health research. From her early interest in applying math to meaningful problems to her current work across a wide range of health topics, Dr. Herring shares what it really looks like to build a career at the intersection of data and impact. Published April 6, 2026