Winners of the 2026 Global Public Health Case Competition announced

Congratulations to the students who participated in the 2026 Global Public Health Case Competition! The teams were composed of students from across the University of Iowa and were a mix of undergraduate and graduate students. Published April 2, 2026

Help plant the UI’s second Miyawaki Forest at the College of Public Health

The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability and the Environment will be planting a Miyawaki Forest at the College of Public Health Building on April 24 and 25. Members of the College of Public Health community are invited to roll up their sleeves and take part in this hands-on effort to improve campus sustainability, and support environmental health. Published April 1, 2026

CPH Public Health Strike Force to host info session on workplace preparedness

Join the Public Health Strike Force for an info session on workplace preparedness with guest Kelsey Wieland on April 28. This session is open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in public health emergency preparedness and community response. Published April 1, 2026

Iowa City Darwin Day: Science Fest Events

The College of Public Health is pleased to co-sponsor the 2026 Iowa City Darwin Day Science Fest, a celebration of science and its many contributions to humanity, April 9-11. Check out the schedule of presentations and activities. All events are free and open to the public. Published April 1, 2026

Vander Weg comments on Iowa’s tobacco control efforts

Mark Vander Weg, professor and head of the Department of Community and Behavioral Health, studies tobacco cessation interventions—and he worries that without adequate state investment, progress made in tobacco control could be undone. Published March 31, 2026

Charlton honored with 2026 UI Faculty Communicating Ideas Award

Mary Charlton, professor in the Department of Epidemiology and director of the Iowa Cancer Registry, received the 2026 University of Iowa Faculty Communicating Ideas Award, which honors excellence in communicating research to the public through print and electronic media.  Published March 31, 2026

Chrischilles receives Leadership in Research Award

Elizabeth Chrischilles, professor and DEO of the Department of Epidemiology and Marvin A. and Rose Lee Pomerantz Endowed Chair in Public Health, received the 2026 UI Leadership in Research Award, a lifetime achievement recognizing enduring research and scholarly accomplishments.  Published March 31, 2026

Julie Lee studies public perceptions of public health and health care

Julie Lee, assistant professor of health management and policy and researcher affiliate with the UI's Center for Social Science Innovation, is leading a national survey to better understand how people’s healthcare experiences shape their trust in and support for public health initiatives. Published March 31, 2026

Webinar: HPV and Cervical Cancer

The College of Public Health and Iowa Immunizes have launched a new webinar series celebrating two decades of cancer prevention, protection, and progress made possible by the HPV vaccine. The next webinar in the series is April 24, with a session on HPV and cervical cancer. Published March 30, 2026

VIDEO: Undergraduate experiential learning with Allison Bohall

Last summer, undergraduate student Allison Bohall returned to her home community in Chautauqua County, NY, for her experiential learning project. Hear how this hands-on experience strengthened her passion for public health and inspired her path forward. Published March 30, 2026