2025 November Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Anjali Deshpande Clinical Associate Professor This or That? Evidence  Experience  Community conversation  Classroom discussion  Mentoring students Cancer survivorship research  Training professionals Chronic condition qualitative research QATs Quotes of All Time “Every storm runs out of rain.” Published November 19, 2025

What I Learned About Job Searching at APHA: A Practical Guide for Students

Attending the APHA career sessions this year was honestly one of the most useful things I’ve done for my own job search. A lot of what I thought I knew about resumes, networking and applying for jobs changed after hearing from recruiters, career coaches and people who actually hire public health students. I wanted to […] Published November 18, 2025

2025 November Student Spotlight

Payal Vedanayagam Program: MPH, 1st-year Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA Field(s) of interest: Cancer and Rural Health Quickfire Queries: Ranking must-haves for surviving grad school: 1.Dual computer screens 2. School-Work/Personal Life Boundaries 3. An understanding advisor 4. A good officemate 5. Caffeine Congratulations on your election as the ESA First Year Representative for 2025-2026! Published November 18, 2025

Erin Wissler Gerdes earns Honorable Mention in Three Minute Thesis competition

Congratulations to Erin Wissler Gerdes, PhD candidate in the Department of Epidemiology. She received Honorable Mention recognition in the UI Graduate College's recent Three Minute Thesis competition for her research about untreated mental health conditions in parents, particularly anxiety, and how they contribute to expressions of rage. Published November 17, 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

Cara Hamann comments on Halloween night pedestrian-vehicle safety

Did you know Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights in terms of pedestrian safety? Associate Professor Cara Hamann discusses the risks and offers safety tips. (WOI-TV) Published October 27, 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

New studies examine crises that precede suicide

Two new University of Iowa studies examine negative life events and stressors that often precede suicide deaths in the U.S. Amanda Sursely, who graduated last spring from the Department of Epidemiology, led the studies as part of her PhD work. Published October 6, 2025