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

Smita Singhal: Aligning personal and academic interests with core values

Smita Singhal is a second-year graduate student with an interest in global health and sustainability. She recently answered some questions about her study abroad experience, the importance of volunteerism, and that “a-ha!” moment when she discovered public health. Published March 24, 2025

Fewer of Iowa’s K-12 students are fully vaccinated

Natoshia Askelson, associate professor of community and behavioral health, and Danielle Pettit-Majewski (10MPH), director of Johnson County Public Health, commented on Iowa's rising number of students who are under-vaccinated or unvaccinated. (IPR) Published March 24, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Social connections and public health

In this episode, Lauren explores the critical role of social connections in public health with researcher and faculty member Dr. Paul Gilbert. Dr. Gilbert discusses how social determinants of health, including the social environment and community structures, shape our well-being.  Published March 13, 2025

Askelson comments on rural food deserts

Natoshia Askelson, associate professor of community and behavioral health, recently discussed food deserts and the challenges many rural residents face accessing food. (Daily Iowan) Published March 5, 2025