Alumni Q&A: Wensday Worth

From late-night study sessions to launching podcasts and organizing service days, Wensday Worth (18MPH) made the most of her time at Iowa — and she’s still making an impact today. Catch up with Wensday in this new alumni profile. Published September 16, 2025

Free flu shots available at vaccination clinics

Flu season is right around the corner. Getting your flu shot is an easy and effective way to support a healthier environment at Iowa. Best of all, there are free and convenient flu vaccination clinics across campus — making it simple to take care of your health this season.  Published September 11, 2025

Charlton to present 2025 CPH Distinguished Faculty Lecture Nov. 13

Mary Charlton, professor of epidemiology, will present the 2025 College of Public Health Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "How Public Health Can Support High-Quality Cancer Care Close to Home," on Nov. 13. Published September 11, 2025

Arora discusses the impact of dementia on farm families

Kanika Arora, associate professor of health management and policy, recently discussed the impact of dementia on rural families and a new training resource that addresses the unique safety and cultural concerns of farm families caring for a loved one with dementia. (Iowa Public Radio) Published September 11, 2025

Food drive runs Sept. 22-26

The MHA Student Leadership Council is sponsoring a food drive for the University of Iowa Food Pantry from Sept. 22-26, 2025. Drop off donations in the CPHB atrium. Published September 11, 2025

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