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Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated in April at the University of Iowa and pays tribute to the contributions that generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders have made to American history, society, and culture. View a list of upcoming lectures, films, and events marking the month. Published April 12, 2023

Jessica Andino awarded Sprince Zwerling Award for Social Justice

PhD candidate Jessica Andino has been awarded the 2023 Sprince Zwerling Award for Social Justice. This honor is given to a distinguished, well-deserving graduate student in the University of Iowa Department of Community and Behavioral Health who is pursuing an interest in addressing health disparities and alleviating social injustice.  Published April 11, 2023

UI Highly Prestigious Faculty Award Investiture Planned for April 25

All university members and the general public are invited to attend the inaugural University of Iowa Highly Prestigious Faculty Award Investiture. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, at 1:30 p.m. at Hancher Auditorium. Published April 11, 2023

Alumna Brianne Bakken honored with Wiederholt Prize for best paper

Alumna Brianne Bakken (15PharmD, 17MHA) was recently recognized by the American Pharmacists Association for the best paper published in the association's journal. Published April 11, 2023

Students to give presentations on the Xicotepec service-learning course

All are invited to attend student presentations on the international service-learning course “International Perspectives: Xicotepec 2023” on May 2 at 6 p.m. in Callaghan Auditorium. A reception will follow. Published April 11, 2023

2023 Iowa Public Health Heroes honored

The University of Iowa College of Public Health recently honored three Iowa public health leaders whose work is helping to promote better health, prevent disease, and build stronger communities throughout the state. Read more about this year's recipients. Published April 6, 2023

Joe Cavanaugh honored with 2023 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence

Joe Cavanaugh, professor and head of the Department of Biostatistics in the College of Public Health, has been selected by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, to receive a Regents Award for Faculty Excellence. Published April 6, 2023

Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award recipients announced

See the latest recipients of the Carol S. Gleich Development Award, which is given to support travel expenses to perform an official function at a national or international meeting.  Published April 6, 2023

Undergrads: Apply for the Latham Science Engagement Fellowship

Undergraduate students are invited to apply for the Latham Science Engagement Fellowship. This program helps develop science communication skills and future career and/or award applications. Apply by April 17.  Published April 6, 2023

From the Front Row: Period poverty

Radha and Anya host representatives and volunteers from the University of Iowa's Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC) to talk about Period Poverty, the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, and WRAC's efforts to address the issue in the community and the UI campus. Published April 6, 2023