Plugged in to Public Health: A conversation with Dr. Vijay Golla

This week, Lauren welcomes UI College of Public Health alumnus Dr. Vijay Golla, associate professor and director of the public health campus at Texas A&M San Antonio. They discuss the gaps in protective practices for workers, the impact of pesticide exposures, and how global experiences shape local solutions. Published May 15, 2025

Dalton comments on use of triazole fungicides in agriculture

Kathryn Dalton commented on the use of triazole fungicides in agriculture and risks to medications used in human health. (FarmProgress) Published April 18, 2025

Global exchange: Building public health partnerships in Romania and beyond

The iCREATE summer program is one of several scholarly and research exchanges that have developed from decades-long collaborations between the UI College of Public Health and academic institutions in Central and Eastern Europe.  Published April 18, 2025

Davis comments on worker benefits to improve mental health

Jonathan Davis, assistant professor of occupational and environmental health, recently spoke at an event about the high rate of suicide among construction workers. Along with alcohol and substance use interventions, paid leave could potentially improve mental health and reduce the rate of suicide, Davis said. (ConstructionDive) Published April 9, 2025

University of Iowa College of Public Health ranked No. 19 in the nation

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is the No. 19 school/program of public health in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2025. See the full list of public health-related program rankings. Published April 8, 2025

Rima Afifi, Lisa Roth honored with 2025 Discovery and Innovation awards

Rima Afifi and Lisa Roth were honored with 2025 Discovery and Innovation awards that recognize faculty and staff excellence in research, scholarship, and creative activities.  Published April 3, 2025

Lehmler honored with 2025 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence

The Iowa Board of Regents has selected Hans-Joachim Lehmler, CPH associate dean for research and professor of occupational and environmental health, as one of six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members to be honored for their extraordinary contributions and sustained record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.  Published April 3, 2025

Call for community engaged research lightning talks

The training event “Enhancing Your Research with Equitable Community Engagement” to be held June 25, 2025, is seeking proposals for lightning talks (7-10 minutes). Anyone from the University of Iowa may apply and the topic is community engagement in a public health project. Proposals are due April 21.  Published April 2, 2025

Hui Wang honored with Postdoctoral Research Excellence Award

Hui Wang, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, was recently recognized with the 2025 Postdoctoral Research Excellence Award. Published March 24, 2025

Allison Darling: Working at the intersection of public health, sustainability, and advocacy

Allison Darling is a second-year Master of Public Health student with an interest in the built environment and its impact on health, safety, and well-being. She recently answered a few questions about her work in this area, her current practicum experience, and her future plans. Published March 12, 2025