2024 Iowa Climate Statement focuses on individual actions

More than 185 scientists across 32 universities in Iowa, including faculty from the UI College of Public Health, have signed off on their 14th annual climate statement. This year's statement focused on individual actions to help solve the climate crisis. (Multiple sources) Published October 9, 2024

Chris Coffey named Edwin B. Green Chair in Public Health

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Coffey, professor of biostatistics, as the Edwin B. Green Chair in Public Health. Coffey will hold the endowed chair for a five-year term, which may be renewed. Published October 8, 2024

Iowa researchers receive NAMI grant to evaluate best practices in mental health engagement

A team of University of Iowa researchers led by Ebonee Johnson, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, has received a $50,000 grant from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to evaluate effective engagement with diverse populations among NAMI affiliates.  Published October 7, 2024

Funding opportunity: College of Public Health GAP Fund

The College of Public Health GAP Fund, part of the Iowa Health Sciences GAP Fund, provides financial support to innovative faculty and staff developing medical devices and health software technologies within the College of Public Health. Applications are due Nov. 5, 2024. Published October 3, 2024

In memoriam: Professor Emeritus Joe Coulter

Joe Coulter, professor emeritus of community and behavioral health, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. Joe had a very distinguished career that was notable for his strong commitment to public health, environmental justice, addressing health disparities, and promoting the health and well-being of Native communities.  Published October 2, 2024

Free registration for students attending Iowa Rural Health Association conference

Sponsorship support from the College of Public Health will allow up to 20 students to register at no cost to attend the 2024 Iowa Rural Health Association annual conference. The one-day, in-person conference will take place Monday, Oct. 28, in Des Moines. Published October 2, 2024

Join the Causal Inference Collaboratory

It’s not too late to be a part of the Causal Inference Collaboratory! The multidisciplinary team will focus on causal inference, which relates to the process of determining cause-and-effect relationships. Published October 2, 2024

Connect with the college at APHA in Minneapolis

Planning to attend the APHA Annual Meeting in Minneapolis? View a list of CPH presentations, find our exhibit booth, and attend the CPH alumni and friends reception on Oct. 28. Published October 2, 2024

25th Anniversary Photo

Do you recognize any of College of Public Health colleagues? We gathered in September to take this group photo to celebrate the College of Public Health’s 25th anniversary. Published October 2, 2024

Thorne comments on UI’s coal-free goal

The University of Iowa has set the goal to be coal-free by 2025. “By moving away from coal to cleaner and greener fuels, the UI is taking a meaningful step toward climate responsibility,” says Peter Thorne, professor of occupational and environmental health. (Daily Iowan) Published October 2, 2024