Plugged in to Public Health: Reflecting on the college’s 25th anniversary with Dean Parker

This week's episode features a discussion with UI College of Public Health Dean Edith Parker. This year is the college's 25th anniversary, and Dean Parker touches on some past accomplishments and milestones while looking ahead to future challenges and opportunities. She also talks about her personal journey to the field of public health. Published September 17, 2024

Kaskie comments on increasing cannabis use by older adults

More than one in five people age 50 or older have used cannabis at least once in the past year, a new survey reveals. Brian Kaskie, professor of health management and policy, who studies older people’s cannabis use, says that amid cannabis legalization, “compounded with the aches and pains that come with age, [older Americans] may be responsive to that and using it more.” (Yahoo Life) Published September 13, 2024

Attend the UI Study Abroad Fair Sept. 17

The University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair is being held on Sept. 17 in the IMU International Ballroom (2nd floor). Students can stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to explore study abroad programs and global internships, learn about scholarships and grants, and connect with study abroad advisors and students who have returned from abroad. Published September 12, 2024

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Kidder to visit UI

Iowa Writers’ Workshop alum and acclaimed nonfiction author Tracy Kidder (74MFA) will take part in a free, public event at the Iowa Memorial Union’s Main Lounge on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. He will reflect on his lengthy literary career and read from some of his bestselling work. Published September 12, 2024

Three CPH alums named ‘Forty Under 40’ leaders

Three College of Public Health alumni will be honored by the Corridor Business Journal with its "Forty Under 40" leadership awards.  Published September 12, 2024

Apply for a New Faculty Research Award

Eligible CPH primary faculty are invited to apply for a New Faculty Research Award. This award is intended to assist faculty in collecting preliminary data or pilot studies leading to larger projects. Applications are due Oct. 18, 2024. Published September 11, 2024

Department of Community and Behavioral Health turns 25!

The Department of Community and Behavioral Health is proudly marking its 25th anniversary as an academic department of the College of Public Health! To celebrate this milestone, the department invites all College of Public Health faculty, students, and staff to join in a day of activities celebrating CBH on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Published September 11, 2024

PHOTOS: Back-to-school food trucks

See photos from our annual food truck event for CPH students, faculty, and staff. Published September 11, 2024

PHOTOS: CPH Day of Service

CPH students and faculty took part in our annual Day of Service to kick off the semester. See the photos! Published September 11, 2024

O’Shaughnessy discusses dust from gravel roads and respiratory health

Patrick O'Shaughnessy, professor of occupational and environmental health, recently discussed his research on how dust plumes from gravel roads affect the respiratory system. (The Gazette) Published September 11, 2024