Virtual workshop: Career assistance for mid-to-late career professionals

The College of Public Health Career Services is pleased to offer a virtual career workshop in collaboration with Thomas Goldstein Associates (TGA) on May 28. The webinar will focus on the job market for mid-career professionals, materials best practices, and public health outlook amidst state and Federal funding uncertainties. This session is open to UI College of Public Health alumni and students. Published May 8, 2025

UI College of Public Health undergoing re-accreditation review

The College of Public Health (CPH) at the University of Iowa is undergoing a review by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for re-accreditation. Part of this process includes the provision of a third-party comment period, which allows anyone to share relevant information about the CPH directly with CEPH. Published May 8, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: The Iowa Cancer Registry and the ’99 Counties Project’

In this episode, Lauren welcomes Mary Charlton, director of the Iowa Cancer Registry, to the podcast to discuss the Iowa Cancer Registry's "99 Counties Project." Published May 8, 2025

Grads, stay in touch with the CPH alumni directory, social media

Congratulations, new grads! We invite you to connect with other alumni and stay in touch with the college as you begin your next adventure. Check out the CPH online alumni directory and CPH social media accounts. Published May 7, 2025

Workshop: Enhancing Your Research with Equitable Community Engagement

This free, interactive workshop will provide participants with information, activities, and lightning talks by several researchers across campus. This training event will be held June 25 in CPHB from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch provided. Space is limited, register by June 13!  Published May 7, 2025

Gilbert comments on health benefits of social connections

A growing body of research shows human connection is key to health and well-being. “People do better when they’re connected,” says Paul Gilbert, associate professor of community and behavioral health. “In my specific research on alcohol recovery, people mention over and over that a spouse, a sponsor, or a key friend was instrumental.” (Daily Iowan) Published May 7, 2025

CPH graduate spotlight: Megan Mindy

Megan Mindy is grateful to have found multiple opportunities to combine her interests in working in health care and working with the disability community while at the University of Iowa. To start with, she’ll graduate this spring with a BS in public health and a minor in inclusive recreation.  Published May 7, 2025

Webinar: Expanding Access to Care through Community Health Workers

On Tuesday, May 13, join the Institute for Public Health Practice, Research, and Policy, in partnership with the Midwestern Public Health Training Center and the University of Iowa Prevention Research Center for Rural Health, for “Expanding Access to Care through Community Health Workers.” This webinar will explore the vital role of Community Health Workers in bridging gaps in health care access and improving health outcomes.  Published May 6, 2025

Karen Hammar to lead Master of Health Administration Program

The Department of Health Management and Policy this week announced the appointment of Karen Hammar, MHA, MOT, OTR/L, FACHE, as clinical assistant professor and director of the Master of Health Administration Program, effective July 1, 2025. Published May 2, 2025

Students recognize faculty, staff for making a positive difference

The graduating class of 2025 recently identified faculty and staff members who made a positive difference in their lives during their time at the University of Iowa. A number of outstanding College of Public Health faculty and staff are on the list. Thank you to all CPH staff and faculty for everything you do to support our students! Published May 1, 2025