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Community and Behavioral Health News
The latest news from the Department of Community and Behavioral Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
Videos: Students share about their experiential learning experiences
Meet two of our students: Bhavana Sirimalle, a soon-to-be Master of Public Health graduate, and Ella Mucciolo, a student in community and behavioral health. Both recently shared some insights about their experiential learning experiences and how they were able to turn knowledge into action. Published May 14, 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
Jessica Andino named Emerging Woman of Influence
Jessica Andino, a doctoral student in community and behavioral health and executive director of the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition, was named the 2025 Emerging Woman of Influence by the Corridor Business Journal. Published May 1, 2025
Videos address issues of Native children in military families
To mark Month of the Military Child in April, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network recently invited the Native Center for Behavioral Health (NCBH) to create videos that address issues of Native children and youth in military families. Published May 1, 2025
Madison Snitker finds “best of both worlds” as a health educator and emergency preparedness coordinator
Alumna Madison Snitker (20BA, 21MPH) currently works as a health educator with Dodge County Public Health in Minnesota. She recently answered a few questions about what her job entails, what she finds most rewarding, and how her education at Iowa prepared her for her career. Published April 11, 2025
Gilbert, Lee receive CSSI Surveying the Social World funding
CPH faculty members Paul Gilbert and Julie Lee have been selected as awardees of the 2025 Center for Social Science Innovation's (CSSI) Surveying the Social World initiative. The researchers will receive funding and support to collect high-quality, nationally representative survey data to address relevant and timely social concerns. Published April 9, 2025
Shruthi Bannur receives Stanley Award for International Research
Congratulations to Shruthi Bannur, PhD student in community and behavioral health, for receiving a 2025 Stanley Award for International Research. Read more about her research project in India. Published April 8, 2025
University of Iowa College of Public Health ranked No. 19 in the nation
The University of Iowa College of Public Health is the No. 19 school/program of public health in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2025. See the full list of public health-related program rankings. Published April 8, 2025
Rima Afifi, Lisa Roth honored with 2025 Discovery and Innovation awards
Rima Afifi and Lisa Roth were honored with 2025 Discovery and Innovation awards that recognize faculty and staff excellence in research, scholarship, and creative activities. Published April 3, 2025
CPH faculty selected for National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leaders Forum
Seven University of Iowa faculty members, including Sato Ashida and Sarah Nash from the College of Public Health, have been invited to the National Academy of Medicine's 2025 Emerging Leaders Forum, scheduled for April 8-9 in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Natoshia Askelson will participate in a panel discussion. Published March 25, 2025