ISIB alumna Elaina McGovern continues her academic path in biostatistics

Elaina McGovern took part in the 2023 Iowa Summer Institute in Biostatistics (ISIB). She'll soon obtain a master’s degree in mathematics with a statistics concentration at Boise State then head to the University of South Carolina to pursue a PhD in biostatistics. Read more about her impressive academic and athletic achievements and how ISIB helped solidify her career goals.  Published March 27, 2025

CPH faculty selected for National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leaders Forum

Seven University of Iowa faculty members, including Sato Ashida and Sarah Nash from the College of Public Health, have been invited to the National Academy of Medicine's 2025 Emerging Leaders Forum, scheduled for April 8-9 in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Natoshia Askelson will participate in a panel discussion. Published March 25, 2025

Sharma comments on supplemental Medicaid payments for Indiana nursing homes

Hari Sharma, assistant professor of health management and policy, led a study that that analyzed cost reports for Indiana's nursing homes from 2009 to 2017 in an effort to gauge the impact of supplemental Medicaid payments. The study found that most of the supplemental money was not spent on direct patient care. (IndyStar) Published March 24, 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

Fewer of Iowa’s K-12 students are fully vaccinated

Natoshia Askelson, associate professor of community and behavioral health, and Danielle Pettit-Majewski (10MPH), director of Johnson County Public Health, commented on Iowa's rising number of students who are under-vaccinated or unvaccinated. (IPR) Published March 24, 2025

Smita Singhal: Aligning personal and academic interests with core values

Smita Singhal is a second-year graduate student with an interest in global health and sustainability. She recently answered some questions about her study abroad experience, the importance of volunteerism, and that “a-ha!” moment when she discovered public health. Published March 24, 2025

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Want to know about upcoming events and programs, LinkedIn Learning, mindfulness and leadership, and more? Sign up for the University Human Resources Monthly Leadership Newsletter and get the latest news delivered to your inbox. Published March 13, 2025

Romitti named 2025 UI Distinguished Chair

Paul Romitti, professor of epidemiology in the College of Public Health, has been named one of two recipients of the 2025 University of Iowa Distinguished Chair. The UI Distinguished Chair, one of the most prestigious honors granted to faculty members at Iowa, is given to those who are known nationally and globally for their scholarly work and who have made significant contributions to the university, state of Iowa, and beyond.  Published March 13, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Social connections and public health

In this episode, Lauren explores the critical role of social connections in public health with researcher and faculty member Dr. Paul Gilbert. Dr. Gilbert discusses how social determinants of health, including the social environment and community structures, shape our well-being.  Published March 13, 2025

Plugged in to Public Health: Challenges and opportunities in rural health with Dr. Alana Knudson

In this episode, Tristan and Victor host a discussion with Dr. Alana Knudson, director and Senior Fellow at the NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis. Dr. Knudson has dedicated her career to addressing gaps in health access, policy development, and capacity building in rural communities. Published March 13, 2025