Global exchange: Building public health partnerships in Romania and beyond

The iCREATE summer program is one of several scholarly and research exchanges that have developed from decades-long collaborations between the UI College of Public Health and academic institutions in Central and Eastern Europe.  Published April 18, 2025

Dalton comments on use of triazole fungicides in agriculture

Kathryn Dalton commented on the use of triazole fungicides in agriculture and risks to medications used in human health. (FarmProgress) Published April 18, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Career Readiness and Life after College – Part 1

In this episode, Jeanie Kimbel and Sophie Switzer from the UI College of Public Health's Career Services Office provide practical advice on getting started with a job search, including tips for crafting resumes and cover letters. Published April 17, 2025

Study examines older driver crash injuries and driver license renewal policies

A new University of Iowa study led by Cara Hamann, CPH associate professor, examined the effects of driver license renewal policies on motor vehicle crashes and injuries among older drivers in 13 states. The researchers found that longer renewal periods and/or less frequent in-person renewal were associated with increased crash and injury rates for older drivers. (Multiple sources) Published April 16, 2025

CPH students honored with Hancher-Finkbine Awards

Congratulations to CPH students Khyathi Gadag and Emily Jester for receiving 2025 Hancher-Finkbine Awards! They were honored at an event on April 8. Published April 16, 2025

Winning team of the 2025 Global Public Health Case Competition announced

Congratulations to the students who participated in the 2025 Global Public Health Case Competition! The teams were composed of students from across the University of Iowa. See who claimed first place. Published April 15, 2025

Madison Snitker finds “best of both worlds” as a health educator and emergency preparedness coordinator

Alumna Madison Snitker (20BA, 21MPH) currently works as a health educator with Dodge County Public Health in Minnesota. She recently answered a few questions about what her job entails, what she finds most rewarding, and how her education at Iowa prepared her for her career.  Published April 11, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Advocating for public health with Anjali Deshpande

In this episode, Lauren talks with Anjali Deshpande, clinical associate professor of epidemiology and the current president of the Iowa Public Health Association (IPHA). Deshpande discusses her journey into public health and the role of IPHA in advocating for and strengthening public health practice. Published April 10, 2025

Gilbert, Lee receive CSSI Surveying the Social World funding

CPH faculty members Paul Gilbert and Julie Lee have been selected as awardees of the 2025 Center for Social Science Innovation's (CSSI) Surveying the Social World initiative. The researchers will receive funding and support to collect high-quality, nationally representative survey data to address relevant and timely social concerns. Published April 9, 2025

Davis comments on worker benefits to improve mental health

Jonathan Davis, assistant professor of occupational and environmental health, recently spoke at an event about the high rate of suicide among construction workers. Along with alcohol and substance use interventions, paid leave could potentially improve mental health and reduce the rate of suicide, Davis said. (ConstructionDive) Published April 9, 2025