PHOTOS: CPH students celebrate graduation

Take a look at our photo gallery from 2024 Commencement at Hancher Auditorium. Published May 14, 2024

CPH faculty among UI award recipients

Rima Afifi, Elizabeth Chrischilles, Natoshia Askelson, and Cara Hamann are among UI faculty honored with exemplary end-of-year awards by the University of Iowa. Published May 14, 2024

Get to know Lupita Wombacher

Lupita Wombacher is the new custodial supervisor for the College of Public Health Building. Learn more about her role and say hello next time you see her! Published May 13, 2024

Hamann comments on Iowa law that expands ‘pedestrian’ definition

A new law signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds late last week changes and expands the definition of "pedestrian" in Iowa code. The recently signed HF 2568 bill gives Iowans more protection when they cross the street. (KGAN) Published May 8, 2024

UI researchers study self-driving cars and crosswalk cues for young pedestrians

Elizabeth O'Neal, assitant professor of community and behavioral health, is part of a UI research team studying how children interact with driverless cars to determine when it's safe to cross the road. (KCRG) Published May 8, 2024

CPH students seek to bridge rural-urban health divide

A group of our graduating MHA/MPH students — Jenah McCarty, Hallie Vonk, and Nick Lembezeder — have laid a solid foundation for a student organization that focuses on reducing health disparities in rural communities — like the ones they call home. (Iowa Now) Published May 8, 2024

Grads, stay in touch with the CPH alumni directory, social media

Congratulations, new grads! We invite you to connect with other alumni and stay in touch with the college as you begin your next adventure. Check out the CPH online alumni directory and CPH social media accounts. Published May 2, 2024

Spring commencement details

The College of Public Health Commencement Ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Hancher Auditorium. View more details about the event. Published May 2, 2024

Student-run workshop introduces girls to biostatistics, math, and coding

Last month, several graduate students from the Department of Biostatistics held an introductory coding and biostatistics workshop with fourth through sixth grade girls participating in the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County’s (NCJC) after school program in Iowa City. Amy Wu, one of the students coordinating the workshop, shared more details about the event. Published May 2, 2024

2024 Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is pleased to announce the recipients of the college’s 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards: Vijay Golla and Daniela Moga. Published May 2, 2024