Call for student poster abstracts: 2026 Public Health Conference of Iowa

Any student interested in presenting a poster is encouraged to submit an abstract focused on current and emerging public health issues. Deadline for submission is Feb. 1, 2026. All student poster presentations will be in person on Apr. 9, 2026 at the conference in Des Moines.  Published December 4, 2025

Askelson comments on updates to CDC’s autism and vaccines web page

CPH Professor Natoshia Askelson recently commented on updates made to the CDC's web page about autism and vaccines which include claims that have been previously discredited by health officials.  Published November 21, 2025

Carly Armour recognized with UI digital accessibility award

Dr. Carly Armour, graduate student success administrator in the Department of Community and Behavioral Health, has been honored by the University of Iowa Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology for championing digital accessibility on campus. Published November 12, 2025

Free registration for students attending Iowa Rural Health Association conference

For a limited time, full-time undergraduate or graduate students may attend the the 2025 Iowa Rural Health Association annual conference at no cost. The one-day, in-person conference will take place Thursday, Nov. 20, on the campus of Simpson College in Indianola. Verification of enrollment may be required. Published October 29, 2025

Improving Road and Street Safety

Iowa researchers are studying how to make roads and traffic safer for all ages. Whether we’re crossing a street as a pedestrian, riding a bike, or driving a vehicle, navigating traffic can be complex. Researchers in the College of Public Health are studying different aspects of road safety and how to prevent injuries throughout the […] Published October 27, 2025

Ebonee Johnson named an inaugural member of NAMI’s Scientific Advisory Council

Ebonee Johnson, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, has been named an inaugural member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness's (NAMI) new Scientific Advisory Council. Published October 13, 2025

Carol S. Gleich Development Award recipients announced

Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award! This award is available to faculty members and graduate students in the College of Public Health to support travel expenses to perform an official function at a national or international meeting. See the latest recipients. Published October 10, 2025

Connect with the college at APHA in Washington, DC

Planning to attend the APHA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC? View a list of CPH presentations, find our exhibit booth, and attend the CPH alumni and friends reception on Nov. 3. Published October 10, 2025

Askelson discusses vaccines at Iowa Ideas 2025

At a recent special event hosted by The Gazette, Professor Natoshia Askelson talked about the importance and safety of childhood vaccines. Published October 6, 2025

Afifi named 2025-26 UI Provost Faculty Fellow

The 2025-26 Provost Faculty Fellows will lead strategic initiatives focused on enhancing student learning, expanding mentorship opportunities, promoting faculty development, and advancing community-engaged teaching. Rima Afifi, professor in community and behavioral health, will serve as the faculty fellow for engaged teaching and scholarship. Published October 2, 2025