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Dr. Jacob Oleson has been named head of the University of Iowa Department of Biostatistics. His appointment will begin July 1, 2026. Oleson will succeed Dr. Joseph Cavanaugh, professor of biostatistics, who has served as department head since 2015. Cavanaugh will remain on faculty in the College of Public Health to continue his teaching, mentoring, and research.
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On Sept. 25 James Skogsbergh (82MA) will be presented with the 2025 Outstanding Alumni Award Hancher Auditorium during the 46th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium.
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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.
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See the photos from our 2025 commencement ceremony at Hancher Auditorium.
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For alumni Steve Birchard (86MA) and Marsha Miller-Birchard (87MA/MBA), giving back to the University of Iowa Department of Health Management and Policy is a way to say thank you for the education and skills that helped launch their successful careers.
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Navigating a career in biostatistics isn’t always straightforward, especially in a field that’s evolving rapidly. In this video, University of Iowa College of Public Health alumnus Logan Harris shares how our Student Mentorship Program helped him gain clarity, confidence, and direction at a pivotal moment in his career.
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Social media is nearly ubiquitous in the lives of teens and young adults, raising concerns about its impact on mental health. While much of the public conversation has focused on how much time young people spend with social media, research increasingly shows that how social media is used and how platforms are designed matters far more.
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A recording of the Hansen Award Distinguished Lecture delivered by Bhramar Mukherjee on April 29 is now available for viewing.
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Erin Wissler Gerdes didn’t just study maternal mental health, she also lived it, balancing a growing family while earning her PhD in epidemiology at the University of Iowa. Her work brings together research and real-life experience to better understand — and support — parents navigating early childhood.
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Growing up in New York City, Caroline Powell surprised herself when her passion for public health led her to the fields of Iowa, studying peoples’ perceptions of cancer in agricultural communities. She’ll be the first to say, there’s a big gap between what people know about cancer, what they think they know, and how they act.
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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.
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