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Spotlight: Digital Accessibility at Iowa

On Sept. 24, attend a CPH Spotlight to learn how to increase the accessibility of your course sites, files, and documents to help our campus meet the April 2026 compliance deadline.  Published September 11, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Persistent Pollution: Reducing the Risk of PCBs on Brain Health

Even though polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were banned nearly 50 years ago, these persistent chemicals are still part of our daily environment. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Amanda Bullert, neuroscientist and research consultant at the University of Minnesota, about what PCBs are, how exposure still happens today, and what her team’s research reveals about their effects on the brain. Published September 8, 2025

Learn about PROC SQL and SAS Macro language on Oct. 3

The University of Iowa SAS® Users Group invites you to attend an instructional seminar on the SAS Macro language and PROC SQL. SAS expert Rebecca Callaway will give two presentations on Oct. 3 in N120 CPHB. Please register in advance. Published September 8, 2025

Rohlman to serve as panelist for Into Light: Recovery and Employment webinar

Diane Rohlman, professor and director of the Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest, will be part of panel discussion on how employment, health care, and personal resilience intersect to support recovery and honor the lives touched by drug addiction. The webinar will take place Sept. 19 from noon to 1 p.m.  Published September 8, 2025

Study examines factors influencing safe cycling routes for students

A new study led by Amir Ghanbari, a PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology, offers insights into the safety of cycling routes used by students commuting to school. Published September 4, 2025

Apply for a CPH Staff Pilot Research Award

The CPH Research Office is seeking proposals for the CPH Staff Pilot Research Award. Up to $10,000 is available. Applications are due Oct. 24, 2025. Published September 4, 2025

PHOTOS: MHA students tackle challenge course

https://www.facebook.com/UIowaCPH/posts/pfbid0F4fGRcMzZnNBYyUB3anF72f7vLZFsaGwPG1iTq3SuJY5n94CQGGUyLKR1vtbEuQWl Published September 3, 2025

Share your Hawkeye story this Homecoming!

The University of Iowa is looking for proud Hawkeye alumni to spotlight in an Instagram campaign during Homecoming Week, Sept. 22-27 and we’d love to see some CPH faces featured! If you’re interested, fill out a short application: Published September 3, 2025

VIDEO: Meet our Staff: Kim Klinedinst

Meet Kim Klinedinst, assistant director of advising, as she talks about building lasting relationships, understanding individual goals, and celebrating student success. Published August 29, 2025

New study links low-level lead exposure in early childhood to long-term academic declines

A new study from George Wehby has found that low levels of lead exposure in early childhood—below the current CDC recommended intervention threshold—are associated with reduced academic achievement during childhood and adolescence. Published August 29, 2025