Q&A with alumna Lena Thompson: Developing culturally informed practices to meet Native Elders’ health needs

Alumna Lena Thompson (14MPH, 23PhD) shares some of her experiences working alongside others to enhance Native Elders’ health and adapting programs to be more culturally responsive. Published August 22, 2023

Alumna Jennifer Braun discusses health care workforce training

Jennifer Braun (12MPH) is director of workforce and organizational development at the American Hospital Association. She recently discussed her work focused on developing health care leadership and training. Published July 27, 2023

Jessica Andino: Increasing access to affordable housing

PhD candidate and alumna Jessica Andino (16MPH) studies the connection between housing and health. Her dissertation examines the impact of a specific type of affordable housing—manufactured home communities—on low-income residents’ well-being. Published June 14, 2023

IPRC studies examine teen car crashes

Two recent studies by researchers with the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center (UI IPRC) looked at how much teens are responsible for car crashes in Iowa, which teens are at fault, and what medical costs result from everyone involved in the crashes. (IPRC) Published June 12, 2023

Eight projects funded by OVPR’s Seeding Excellence Initiative

The Research Development Office within the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) has selected the winners of eight pilot grants intended to sustain the continued growth of the campus research enterprise by providing competitive seed funding in strategic areas. A team that includes Nicole Novak, CPH research assistant professor, is one of the recipients. Published May 25, 2023

Research guide recognized for excellence

"Research at the Speed of Trust: A Guide for Researchers and Native Communities" recently received the Communicator Award of Excellence in the Social Impact-Institutional category from the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts. Published May 3, 2023

UI faculty awarded $5.3 million national mental health grant

Faculty from the University of Iowa College of Education, College of Public Health, and School of Social Work will collaborate on a $5.3 million grant to address shortages in the number of school-based mental health services professionals (MHSPs) available in high-need schools. Published May 3, 2023