Nominations open for the Iowa Public Health Heroes Awards

Do you know a public health professional in Iowa who consistently goes above and beyond to serve their community? Someone who works tirelessly to promote a healthier state through wellness and disease prevention initiatives? Nominate them for the 2026 Iowa Public Health Heroes Award. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 20, 2026. Published January 6, 2026

Call for Associate Professor Advancement Award proposals

The Associate Professor Advancement Award funded by the Carver Charitable Trust is open to CPH primary faculty at the rank of associate professor, tenure track. Proposals are due March 2, 2026. Published January 6, 2026

Rural Iowa Research Award: call for proposals

The Rural Iowa Research Award is intended to support graduate students or faculty conducting research projects that respond to health interests of rural Iowans. Proposals are due March 2, 2026. Published January 6, 2026

Heartland Center request for pilot project proposals

The Heartland Center for Occupational Health and Safety announces the availability of funds to support pilot projects. Research projects must be related to one of the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) sector areas and pertain to an occupational health or safety issue. Applications will be accepted through March 3, 2026. Published December 22, 2025

In memoriam: Barry Greene

Barry Greene, Professor Emeritus and former head of the Department of Health Management and Policy (2005–2010), died on Dec. 13, 2025, in Iowa City. Published December 19, 2025

Whitney Zahnd comments on expiring health insurance tax credits

Assistant Professor Whitney Zahnd recently talked with the 'Daily Iowan' about the potential impacts of expiring ACA tax credits. Published December 17, 2025

Taeuk Kang awarded pilot research grant

Tauek Kang, a 2nd year PhD student in epidemiology, has been awarded a $30,000 pilot research grant from the UI's Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health (GPCAH). Published December 16, 2025

Biostatistics student honored with Deming Poster Award

Fangfang Jiang, PhD candidate in biostatistics, recently received the Deming Poster Award at the Deming Conference in Applied Statistics in Atlantic City, NJ. Published December 16, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Yoga in Recovery – Reconnecting mind, body, and community (Part 1)

In this first episode of our two part series on yoga and addiction, we sit down with Noelle, a trauma informed yoga teacher who leads Recovery Yoga in Iowa City. Her work brings movement, breath, and community into addiction treatment settings, creating a space where people can reconnect with their bodies and experience healing without judgment. Published December 15, 2025

VIDEO: What is Public Health?

Have you ever struggled to explain to someone exactly what public health is and why it matters? Here's a great new overview video of about all of the things we study, research, discuss, and advocate for at the UI College of Public Health - public health for beginners, if you will. So the next time you get the question about what it is that you do, here's a great place to start.  Published December 15, 2025