Apply to be an IPHPRP Policy Fellow

The Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy (IPHPRP) is now taking applications for the Policy Fellow Program. Apply by Aug. 14, 2026. Published May 1, 2026

HMP to host inaugural Steve Birchard and Marsha Miller-Birchard Seminar

Join us on May 8 for the inaugural Steve Birchard and Marsha Miller-Birchard Seminar in Health Management and Policy with guest lecturer Mark Holmes. Published April 30, 2026

Jacob Oleson to lead Department of Biostatistics

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. Published April 30, 2026

Plugged In to Public Health: Rethinking graduate student wellness

In this episode, Lauren talks with Rachel Valentine, a PhD student in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Iowa, a practicing therapist, and Mental Health Director for Graduate and Professional Student Government. Together, they explore the growing issue of isolation among graduate and professional students and discuss how institutions can better support student well-being through community-centered approaches. Published April 30, 2026

CPH Staff Appreciation Awards announced

Kortney Barrett, Margaret Evans, Michele Hogue, Megan Riley, and Janie Simmons will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the university and the College of Public Health at the UI's 2026 Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony on May 5 at Hancher Auditorium. Published April 29, 2026

Nominations for Frank H. Morriss, Jr. Leadership Award

Nominations are invited for the 2027 Frank H. Morriss, Jr. Leadership Award. The award recognizes sustained leadership in an academic setting that has resulted in improved health or well-being of children through innovation in clinical care, investigation of children’s diseases and problems, advocacy on behalf of child health, or facilitation of collaborative efforts. Published April 27, 2026

UI plants second Miyawaki Forest outside College of Public Health Building

In honor of National Arbor Day, more than 500 University of Iowa students and staff and members in the Iowa City community came together to plant 2,000 seedlings outside the UI College of Public Health. Published April 27, 2026

Webinar: the history and development of the HPV vaccine

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 May 20, with a session on the development and history of the HPV vaccine. Published April 27, 2026

Shining a spotlight on rural veteran suicide

John Gautreaux, a PhD candidate in occupational and environmental health, says the structured environment of an undergraduate education shortly after his seven-year military service ended helped him as he reentered civilian life. Now Josh studies how veterans’ use of Veterans Administration (VA) services affects suicide rates during what is known as the “deadly gap”—the first year after a service member returns to civilian life, when veterans face an increased risk of suicide and substance use. Published April 23, 2026

IPRC members recognized with national SAVIR Awards

Cara Hamann and Ann Saba from the University of Iowa’s Injury Prevention Research Center (IPRC) were recently honored with national awards from the Society for the Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR) in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the field. Published April 22, 2026