Public health researchers needed to address Iowa’s cancer risk

Researchers are invited to apply for the Reducing Iowa’s Cancer Risk through Novel Collaborations Ideas Lab (Jan. 12–14, 2026). It’s a three-day, highly interactive event designed to spark cross-disciplinary collaborations and novel research directions—no cancer expertise required. Applications are due Oct. 31. Published October 6, 2025

Askelson discusses vaccines at Iowa Ideas 2025

At a recent special event hosted by The Gazette, Professor Natoshia Askelson talked about the importance and safety of childhood vaccines. Published October 6, 2025

Call for nominations for the 2026 Discovery and Innovation Awards

Help recognize outstanding work in the areas of discovery, innovation, and leadership development. Nominations for the 2026 University of Iowa Discovery and Innovation Awards are due Jan. 12. Published October 2, 2025

Afifi named 2025-26 UI Provost Faculty Fellow

The 2025-26 Provost Faculty Fellows will lead strategic initiatives focused on enhancing student learning, expanding mentorship opportunities, promoting faculty development, and advancing community-engaged teaching. Rima Afifi, professor in community and behavioral health, will serve as the faculty fellow for engaged teaching and scholarship. Published October 2, 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

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

PHOTOS: Record turnout at Homecoming Lunch

See photos from our HUGE Homecoming Lunch event for alumni, faculty, staff, students, and their families. Published October 1, 2025

SPOTLIGHT: Theater, Vaccines, and the Art of Difficult Conversations – Oct. 29

Join us for this thought-provoking CPH Spotlight presentation on Oct. 29. Kathleen Johnson, director of Eureka Day and Director of Education and Outreach at Riverside Theatre, and Natoshia Askelson, professor of community and behavioral health in the College of Public Health, will unpack how theater can turn hot-button issues like vaccine hesitancy and public health into thoughtful, engaging, and productive conversation starters. Published September 30, 2025

Turn your internship abroad into a career power move

The University of Iowa Study Abroad team and the Pomerantz Career Center are hosting a virtual session designed to help students maximize the impact of international internships. Whether you’ve just returned from working abroad or are planning your first global experience, this session will give you the tools you need. Wednesday, Oct. 15. Published September 29, 2025

Native Center for Behavioral Health partners on new suicide prevention resource

Produced in partnership with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, this pocket guide is designed to support Native military-connected youth and families with information on identifying risk factors and protective factors, tips for talking with youth about suicide, and resources to seek further support or connect to the strengths of Native and military culture.  Published September 29, 2025