Afifi part of research collective supporting rehabilitation services

Rima Afifi, professor of community and behavioral health, is a member of Limb & Life, an international collective of researchers dedicated to describing pressing challenges in rehabilitation services, especially in prosthetic and orthotic care, in Gaza. Published August 5, 2025

Explore the world at the University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair – September 16

UI Department of International Programs to host study abroad fair for students interested in opportunities to explore their studies around the globe. Published August 5, 2025

LinkedIn workshop for graduate students and postdocs

Postdocs and grad students can learn to build their digital profile and use job agents to streamline their search. Sponsored by the CPH Research Office. Published August 5, 2025

Join the PRC-RH Journal Club Summer Series – final session

The Prevention Research Center for Rural Health and the Implementation Science Center present the Journal Club Summer Series. Join us in person or via Zoom for "Exploring Implementation Science in Rural Settings." The final session is Aug. 14. Published August 4, 2025

Register for the 46th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium

The Department of Health Management and Policy will host the 46th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium on Thursday, Sep. 25, and Friday, Sep. 26. The event includes a lineup of speakers representing unique experiences in leadership. Registration is free, but required. Published August 4, 2025

CPH alumna Caroline Carney (99MS) named CEO of Magellan Health

Magellan Health, Inc., recently announced that UI College of Public Health alumna Caroline Carney will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding former CEO Derrick Duke.  Published July 29, 2025

Q&A with Jenny McDonnell

Jenny McDonnell, PhD, MPH, is a tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy. She joined the program this summer. Q: How do you hope to use your research interests to inform health policy and improve patient care? A: In a perfect world, patients would have universal access to the treatment modalities […] Published July 28, 2025

Q&A with Karen Hammar

Karen Hammar, MHA, MOT, OTR/L, FACHE, is a clinical assistant professor and director of the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. She started her new role this summer. Q: What are you most looking forward it in your […] Published July 28, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: CPH alumna Madison Snitker Harrelson on local public health and emergency readiness

Lauren welcomes UI College of Public Health alumna Madison Snitker Harrelson, who is currently serving as a health educator and emergency preparedness coordinator for Dodge County Public Health in Minnesota. Published July 25, 2025

School supply drive runs July 29 to Aug. 5

The College of Public Health is participating in a School Supply Drive sponsored by United Way, Salvation Army, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Neighborhood Centers for K-12 students in Johnson and Washington Counties. Donations can be dropped off in the College of Public Health Building from July 29 to Aug. 5.   Published July 24, 2025