Public Health Strike Force to host emergency preparedness fair

Join the Public Health Strike Force at Iowa on Sept. 11 for the 'Be Ready Bash,' an on-campus emergency preparedness fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the IMU. Published August 26, 2026

Human connection fuels alumnus Nick Lembezeder’s desire to serve rural Iowans

Nick Lembezeder (24MPH) says his education in public health and medicine at the University of Iowa is preparing him well to reach his goals — while also helping to fill a physician shortage in the state. Published August 25, 2026

Plugged In to Public Health: Meeting communities where they are with Zuli Garcia and Knock and Drop Iowa

In this episode, Lauren talks with Zuli Garcia, founder and president of Knock and Drop Iowa. The organization began in Zuli’s garage during the COVID-19 pandemic as a culturally specific Latino food pantry and has since grown into a multicultural organization serving hundreds of Iowa households each week. Published August 24, 2026

CPH alumna Leslie Ain McClure (97MS) to be honored by Association for Women in Mathematics

Alumna Leslie Ain McClure will receive the 2027 Mary and Alfie Gray Award for Social Justice from the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in Chicago, in January 2027. McClure, dean of the College for Public Health and Social Justice and a professor of biostatistics at Saint Louis University, is being awarded for her commitment to justice through leadership and mentorship, as well as her ability to apply mathematical sciences to advance the cause of social justice.  Published August 24, 2026

Apply now for maternal and child health scholarship

Students are invited to apply for a $1,000 Scholarship in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) for the Fall 2026 semester! Application deadline: August 30. Published August 20, 2026

Enrollment open for new graduate certificate in maternal and child health

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is pleased to announce that enrollment is now open for the new Graduate Certificate in Maternal and Child Health (MCH), launching this fall. Learn more about how to apply. Published August 20, 2026

Nominate a CPH student or postdoc researcher for the 2027 Dare to Discover campaign

The UI Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) invites members of the university community to nominate outstanding undergraduate, graduate student, and postdoctoral researchers for the 2027 Dare to Discover banner campaign. Published August 19, 2026

Rural nursing homes face ongoing staffing, financial, and occupancy challenges post-pandemic

A new policy brief from researchers at the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis finds that rural nursing homes faced significant workforce shortages, financial pressures, and occupancy losses in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. Published August 17, 2026

Adediran to lead collaboratory focused on infectious disease threats in rural areas

Timileyin Adediran, assistant professor of epidemiology, has been selected to establish a new collaboratory designed to unite researchers, students, public health professionals, and community partners to address infectious disease challenges affecting Iowa and other rural communities. Published August 17, 2026

University of Iowa earns certification as a recovery friendly workplace

Building on more than a decade of research and outreach from the College of Public Health's Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest, the University of Iowa has earned certification as a Recovery Friendly Workplace, reflecting its commitment to supporting employees affected by substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and recovery. Published August 17, 2026