CPH postdoctoral fellow Victor Soupene named 2025 NVDRS New Investigator Award recipient

The award, jointly presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Public Health Association (APHA), recognizes emerging researchers conducting innovative analyses of violent death data and helps fund their projects. Published August 19, 2025

Cara Hamann talks about back-to-school traffic safety

As Iowa students head back to school, associate professor Cara Hamann talks about new crosswalk laws and shares walking and biking safety tips for kids and parents. (Multiple sources) Published August 19, 2025

EMHA Q&A with Chad Husman

Name and Job Title: Chad W. Husman, Lead Facilities Management Planner at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Favorite class or moment in the EMHA program: So far, my favorite experience in the EMHA program has been the opportunity to collaborate with fellow students from a variety of healthcare backgrounds. The group projects and in-person sessions […] Published August 19, 2025

Getting home just got $5 easier: UI continues Uber Voucher program for students

The UI is once again partnering with Student Government, the Division of Student Life, and the Parent and Family Council to provide students with free Uber vouchers for the fall semester.  Published August 15, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Regulating Risk: Dr. Peter Thorne on EPA & FDA Science (Part 1)

In part one of this two-part interview, Dr. Peter Thorne, University of Iowa Distinguished Chair and Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health and a leading expert in toxicology, provides an in-depth overview of how the federal government regulates chemicals in food, water, and air. Published August 14, 2025

Natoshia Askelson comments on the importance of back-to-school vaccinations

Natoshia Askelson, professor of community and behavioral health, recently talked about vaccinations and their role in keeping kids healthy as they return to school. (Radio Iowa) Published August 14, 2025

UI Campus Safety implements major changes to Nite Ride service

Major updates will soon be implemented to the Nite Ride service to provide more efficient, reliable, and flexible late-night transportation options for students and employees.  Published August 11, 2025

Office of the Registrar launches updated website

UI Office of the Registrar recently launched an updated website featuring increased accessibility and calendar search functions. Published August 11, 2025

The Eat Shop to re-open Monday, Aug. 18

Rise and shine! The Eat Shop's CPHB location is set to re-open open for the fall semester. Published August 7, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Dr. Lucas Carr on exercise as medicine for chronic disease prevention

This episode discusses physical activity and its role in preventing chronic disease, featuring an interview with Dr. Lucas Carr, an associate professor of Health and Human Physiology at the University of Iowa and leading researcher in lifestyle interventions and health behavior change. Published August 7, 2025