CPH alumna Paige Jaeger named as Forty Under 40 honoree

Paige Jaeger (14MHA) was named a 2026 'Forty Under 40' honoree by the Des Moines Business Record for demonstrating impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Jaeger is chief operating officer at ChildServe in Des Moines, IA. Published February 23, 2026

Kang elected full member of Sigma Xi research honor society

Taeuk Kang, a second-year PhD student in the department of epidemiology, has been inducted as a full member of Sigma Xi, the world’s largest general research honor society.  Published February 23, 2026

Parker Nelson puts ergonomics to work for real‑world impact

Parker Nelson is a graduate student in occupational and environmental health, specializing in ergonomics. In this Q&A, he discusses his research journey and his work developing ergonomic strategies aimed at reducing pain and improving function for heavy machinery operators. Published February 23, 2026

Charlton honored with 2026 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence

The Iowa Board of Regents has selected Mary Charlton, professor of epidemiology and director of the Iowa Cancer Registry, as one of six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members to be honored for their extraordinary contributions and sustained record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.  Published February 19, 2026

Novak writes about public health impacts of immigration crackdowns

Nicole Novak, research assistant professor of community and behavioral health, recently co-authored an article about the public health impacts of intensive immigration enforcement. (The Conversation) Published February 18, 2026

Matt Mathew is forging a career centered on people, leadership, and better health care

Matt Mathew is a second-year MHA student driven by a commitment to health care and leadership that supports both care teams and the communities they serve. He recently shared insights from his experiences as a student leader and from his administrative internship in Colorado Springs. Published February 18, 2026

HMP alumnus earns ’40 under 40′ honor

John Corbeil (12MHA) has been named a 2026 '40 Under 40' honoree by Modern Healthcare. Corbeil is currently serving as CEO at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood. Published February 17, 2026

Webinar: Understanding the Burden of HPV-Associated Cancers

The College of Public Health and Iowa Immunizes are launching a new webinar series celebrating two decades of cancer prevention, protection, and progress made possible by the HPV vaccine. The series begins on March 6 with a session dedicated to exploring the current burden of HPV‑associated cancers and the impact of vaccination. Published February 17, 2026

Wallace comments on life and accomplishments of Dr. William Foege

Professor Emeritus Robert Wallace was quoted in a recent story about the life of physician and epidemiologist Dr. William Foege, an Iowa native who led the global effort to eradicate smallpox. Published February 17, 2026

2026 Obermann Symposium: Cultivating Rurality and Building Community around Rural Research

The College of Public Health is pleased to co-sponsor this year's Obermann Center Symposium focused on rural health issues and research. The symposium is Mar. 26-27 and is open to all UI faculty, staff, and students. Published February 16, 2026