Nominate a student or postdoc for downtown banner campaign

The University of Iowa community is invited to nominate outstanding undergraduate, grad student, and postdoctoral researchers for the 2025 Dare to Discover downtown banner campaign. Nominations are due no later than Thursday, Sept. 5.  Published June 4, 2024

CERT Fellowship accepting applications

The Environmental Health Sciences Research Center at the University of Iowa is pleased to announce the Community Engagement and Research Translation (CERT) Fellowship. Funding of up to $10,000 is available to facilitate community engaged and translational research related to environmental health. It is open to faculty, post-docs, and graduate students around the University of Iowa! Applications are due Aug. 15.  Published June 4, 2024

Semprini studies incentives for dental visits

A new study from Jason Semprini, a postdoctoral researcher in the College of Public Health, examines whether a special waiver from a public insurance program incentivizes people to visit the dentist. Published June 4, 2024

How to apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a program offered by the U.S. Department of State that enables students who are currently receiving or will receive a Federal Pell Grant to study abroad during their undergraduate experience. Read about one student's scholarship experience and advice. Published June 4, 2024

Video: Mason McCulley’s internship leads to a career path

Hear how Mason McCulley's summer internship conducting industrial hygiene assessments helped him decide to pursue a graduate degree and career in industrial hygiene. Published June 4, 2024

Willard receives University of Iowa Eight Over 80 Award

The 2024 UI Eight Over 80 awardees recently were honored at an event celebrating their impact on Iowa and beyond. CPH alumna and former MPH field practice coordinator Pam Willard (79PMEH) was honored for her contributions. Published May 23, 2024

Alumnus Joe Kippley named public health director

Joe Kippley (12MHA) has been named the next public health director for the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Published May 22, 2024

Video: Alumnus Nate Savage on the importance of experiential learning

Internships and experiential learning opportunities provide our students with hands-on training and open doors to their future careers. Recent grad Nate Savage's (23MPH) internship with Johnson County Public Health led to his job there as an emergency preparedness planner. Published May 21, 2024

Apply to be an IPHPRP Policy Fellow

The Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy (IPHPRP) is now taking applications for the Policy Fellow Program. An informational meeting will be held via Zoom on June 11 at 2:30 p.m. Published May 21, 2024

From the Front Row: Graduating hosts reflect on their experiences and look ahead

In this episode, graduating podcasters Rasika and Garrett discuss the challenges they faced during their academic journey and offer advice to incoming students.  Published May 20, 2024