Dan Shane talks new technology in rural health spaces

In a recent episode of 'Exploring Rural Health,' Associate Professor Dan Shane shares his thoughts on new and developing technology and their roles in delivering rural health care and human services. Published October 20, 2025

Alumni Q&A: Andrew Grimm

Check out this new Q&A with Andrew Grimm (12MPH, 12MHA) and learn how Andrew’s dual degrees from the University of Iowa College of Public Health prepared him to lead change—and why he says he has one of the coolest jobs in health care. Published October 20, 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

CPH alumnus Mike Trachta (97MA) honored by Iowa Rural Health Association

Mike Trachta, MercyOne VP of Rural Hospitals and Regional Operations, was recently awarded the 2024 Jerry Karbeling Award from the Iowa Rural Health Association.  Published September 18, 2025

Food drive runs Sept. 22-26

The MHA Student Leadership Council is sponsoring a food drive for the University of Iowa Food Pantry from Sept. 22-26, 2025. Drop off donations in the CPHB atrium. Published September 11, 2025

Arora discusses the impact of dementia on farm families

Kanika Arora, associate professor of health management and policy, recently discussed the impact of dementia on rural families and a new training resource that addresses the unique safety and cultural concerns of farm families caring for a loved one with dementia. (Iowa Public Radio) Published September 11, 2025

PHOTOS: MHA students tackle challenge course

https://www.facebook.com/UIowaCPH/posts/pfbid0F4fGRcMzZnNBYyUB3anF72f7vLZFsaGwPG1iTq3SuJY5n94CQGGUyLKR1vtbEuQWl Published September 3, 2025

New study links low-level lead exposure in early childhood to long-term academic declines

A new study from George Wehby has found that low levels of lead exposure in early childhood—below the current CDC recommended intervention threshold—are associated with reduced academic achievement during childhood and adolescence. Published August 29, 2025

Video: 2025 Student Day of Service

Community engagement is a core principle of public health work, and our incoming graduate students get to experience it first-hand before they ever spend a minute in the classroom. Published August 27, 2025