University of Iowa College of Public Health ranked No. 19 in the nation

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is the No. 19 school/program of public health in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2025. See the full list of public health-related program rankings. Published April 8, 2025

CPH study on nursing home closures named 2025 Article of the Year

A paper authored by a team of College of Public Health researchers has been named the 2025 Article of the Year by the Journal of Rural Health. Published April 8, 2025

University of Iowa launches new Student Experience Survey

Tell us what you think! The University of Iowa recently launched the inaugural Iowa Student Experience Survey to gather insights into student satisfaction, belonging, and financial concerns. This confidential survey is open to all undergraduate students and graduate students in master’s and doctoral programs.  Published April 8, 2025

Donate a long-sleeved shirt to support local farmworkers

To mark National Farmworker Awareness Week, the Student Association for Rural Health (SARH) is holding a long-sleeved shirt drive! Donate a new or gently used shirt April 7-18. Published April 8, 2025

Shruthi Bannur receives Stanley Award for International Research

Congratulations to Shruthi Bannur, PhD student in community and behavioral health, for receiving a 2025 Stanley Award for International Research. Read more about her research project in India.  Published April 8, 2025

Arora receives Associate Professor Advancement Award 

Kanika Arora has been selected to receive a Carver Trust Associate Professor Advancement Award. An associate professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy, Arora will use the funding to advance her research focused on aging and caregiving in rural populations. Published April 7, 2025

Lehmler honored with 2025 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence

The Iowa Board of Regents has selected Hans-Joachim Lehmler, CPH associate dean for research and professor of occupational and environmental health, 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 April 3, 2025

Ragan Martin recognized with IPHA Emerging Leader Award

Ragan Martin, an MPH student in epidemiology, was honored by the Iowa Public Health Association (IPHA) with the 2025 Emerging Leader Award. Published April 3, 2025

Rima Afifi, Lisa Roth honored with 2025 Discovery and Innovation awards

Rima Afifi and Lisa Roth were honored with 2025 Discovery and Innovation awards that recognize faculty and staff excellence in research, scholarship, and creative activities.  Published April 3, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Get to know our newest student podcasters

 This week, Lauren introduces some of our newest student podcasters, Raj, Caroline, and Max. They discuss their backgrounds, what excites them about public health, and their experiences so far in graduate school. Published April 3, 2025