National Injury Prevention Day is Nov. 18

National Injury Prevention Day is November 18, 2025! Join the UI Injury Prevention Research Center as we “shine a green light” on injury prevention along with our partners across Iowa and the U.S. including Injury Free Coalition for Kids, University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Find out how you can get involved. Published November 6, 2025

Register now for the Preventing Childhood Obesity Conference

The Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy will host its seventh annual conference on Jan. 13, 2026, to bring awareness, education and networking opportunities to prevent childhood obesity by bringing together like-minded people to learn and network. The conference will be virtual this year. Published November 6, 2025

Get ready for the annual IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition

The IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition brings students together to engage in a unique, practical experience tackling some of the world’s most complex health challenges. Learn more about this upcoming opportunity and the chance to win cash awards! Published November 6, 2025

Food drive runs Nov. 10-17

The CPH Maternal and Child Health Student Interest Group is sponsoring a donation drive to benefit CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank in Iowa City, Nov. 10-17. Published November 4, 2025

PHOTOS: Alumni, friends gather in Washington

A great time as always at our APHA reception with some of our favorite people. Thanks to all of the terrific students, alumni, faculty, friends, and staff who took the time hang out with us tonight. Already looking forward to next year. Published November 4, 2025

Learn to make your digital documents accessible

Making your digital documents accessible by using headings, alt text, descriptive links, high contrast, and built-in checkers is part of your responsibility toward the University of Iowa’s compliance with a new federal law by April 2026. Use these tips and instructions to incorporate small changes that make a big difference. Learn more on the campus accessibility website. Published November 1, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Understanding global trade and tariffs with Dr. Anne Villamil (Part 1)

Trade policies shape everything from the price of goods to the stability of global economies, but how do they actually work? In part one of this two-part series, host Lauren Lavin sits down with Dr. Anne Villamil, professor of economics at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, to unpack the history and complexity of international trade. Published October 31, 2025

Free registration for students attending Iowa Rural Health Association conference

For a limited time, full-time undergraduate or graduate students may attend the the 2025 Iowa Rural Health Association annual conference at no cost. The one-day, in-person conference will take place Thursday, Nov. 20, on the campus of Simpson College in Indianola. Verification of enrollment may be required. Published October 29, 2025

Rohlman honored for contributions to agricultural safety and health

Diane Rohlman was recently honored with the 2025 Agricultural Safety & Health Council of America (ASHCA) Achievement Award for her substantial contributions to the field of agricultural safety and health. Published October 28, 2025

Funding opportunity: Environmental Health Sciences Research Center Pilot Grant Program

The Environmental Health Sciences Research Center is requesting applications for the Spring 2026 Pilot Grant Program, which funds innovative, environmental health-related research proposals. Published October 27, 2025