UI College of Public Health receives funding to expand maternal and child health curriculum

The University of Iowa College of Public Health has received funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to continue to expand and strengthen its maternal and child health curriculum. The Maternal and Child Health Public Health Catalyst Program is led by William Story, associate professor of community and behavioral health. Published June 4, 2025

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