Iowa Public Health Newsletter for Alumni and Friends of the College of Public Health
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May 2025

Public Health Heroes Trophy

2025 Iowa Public Health Heroes honored

The University of Iowa College of Public Health recently honored four Iowa public health leaders whose work is helping to promote better health, prevent disease, and build stronger communities throughout the state: Maria Torres, Sadie Nolan, Nick Salazar, and Kelly Wells Sittig.
Paul Romitti

Romitti named 2025 UI Distinguished Chair

Paul Romitti, professor of epidemiology in the College of Public Health, has been named one of two recipients of the 2025 University of Iowa Distinguished Chair. The UI Distinguished Chair, one of the most prestigious honors granted to faculty members at Iowa, is given to those who are known nationally and globally for their scholarly work and who have made significant contributions to the university, state of Iowa, and beyond.
Graduate Selfie in Hancher Auditorium

Class Notes

Keep up with your classmates from the College of Public Health. Submit your Class Note here and it will be included on our website and in our Iowa Public Health alumni magazine.
Sara Miller

Sara E. Miller advances UI dental science research

Alumna Sara E. Miller (17MPH), research manager in the Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research in the College of Dentistry and Dental Clinic, has played a critical role in advancing dental science and improving public health, ultimately benefiting countless individuals, during her time at the University of Iowa.
Group photo of the HMP alumni reception at the 2025 ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Houston, Texas.

PHOTOS: Alumni gather at ACHE reception

See photos from our American College of Healthcare Executives alumni reception in Houston.
Rural Health in Iowa Virtual Career Fair logo

Register to attend Rural Health in Iowa Virtual Career Fair

College of Public Health alumni are invited to participate in the Spring 2025 Rural Health in Iowa Virtual Career Fair, Wednesday, April 16. Register in advance on Handshake.
One Day for Iowa 2024 logo

VIDEO: Thank you to One Day for Iowa donors

Thank you for making a difference during One Day for Iowa! Your support of the College of Public Health enables us to provide a world-class education to the next generation of public health students.
Sarah Nash and Sato Ashida

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.
Hui Wang and Lois Geist

Hui Wang honored with Postdoctoral Research Excellence Award

Hui Wang, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, was recently recognized with the 2025 Postdoctoral Research Excellence Award.
Allison Darling

Allison Darling: Working at the intersection of public health, sustainability, and advocacy

Allison Darling is a second-year Master of Public Health student with an interest in the built environment and its impact on health, safety, and well-being. She recently answered a few questions about her work in this area, her current practicum experience, and her future plans.

Jobs Bulletin

Ready to take the next step in your career? Use our College of Public Health Jobs Bulletin to help you find that dream job.

Alumni Directory

Keep up with your classmates with our College of Public Health Alumni Directory.

Use this form to join the directory or to update your existing listing.

Alumni are listed by name, degrees earned, town of residence and email address, and have the option of adding employer, job title, employment sector and LinkedIn page.

Upcoming Events

Hospital and Health Systems Leadership Lecture: Denise Jamieson, MD, MPH, Feb. 19

College of Public Health Rural Health Summit, Feb. 28

Public Health Day on the Hill, March 5

Public Health Conference of Iowa, April 1-2

› Hawkeye Caucus, April 9

CPH Commencement Ceremony, May 17

More College of Public Health events...

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