HMP student honored with Graduate Research Excellence Award

Gawain Williams, a PhD candidate in the department of health management and policy, has been selected to receive a 2026 Graduate Research Excellence Award from the University of Iowa Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). Williams’ research examines prostate cancer outcomes among Black individuals living in rural communities, integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches to better understand how policy, health systems, and patient experiences influence cancer care. Published March 16, 2026

Plugged in to Public Health: Learning from 43 years in health care leadership with Jim Skogsbergh

In this episode of Plugged in to Public Health, Lauren sits down with University of Iowa MHA alum Jim Skogsbergh to reflect on a 43 year career in health care leadership. Jim recently retired after more than two decades as a hospital CEO and shares what he learned about leadership, mentorship, and building strong teams in health care organizations. Published March 10, 2026

Zahnd talks cancer data in Fayette County

Whitney Zahnd from the UI College of Public Health recently presented cancer data to residents of Fayette County, IA as part of Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project, which is working to present county-specific cancer data in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. Published March 4, 2026

MHA alumni named as ’40 under 40′ honorees

Three alumni of our MHA program have been recognized as rising young leaders with one honored on Modern Healthcare’s 2026 40 Under 40 list and two named to the Des Moines Business Record’s Forty Under 40.  Published March 2, 2026

MHA alumna Paige Moore named as Forty Under 40 honoree

Paige Moore (10MHA) was named a 2026 'Forty Under 40' honoree by the Des Moines Business Record for demonstrating impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Moore is CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa. Published March 2, 2026

CPH alumna Paige Jaeger named as Forty Under 40 honoree

Paige Jaeger (14MHA) was named a 2026 'Forty Under 40' honoree by the Des Moines Business Record for demonstrating impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Jaeger is chief operating officer at ChildServe in Des Moines, IA. Published February 23, 2026

Plugged in to Public Health: Lessons from MHA summer experiences

In this episode of Plugged in to Public Health, three second-year MHA students reflect on their summer internship experiences and the lessons they are carrying forward into their administrative fellowships. Published February 23, 2026

Matt Mathew is forging a career centered on people, leadership, and better health care

Matt Mathew is a second-year MHA student driven by a commitment to health care and leadership that supports both care teams and the communities they serve. He recently shared insights from his experiences as a student leader and from his administrative internship in Colorado Springs. Published February 18, 2026

HMP alumnus earns ’40 under 40′ honor

John Corbeil (12MHA) has been named a 2026 '40 Under 40' honoree by Modern Healthcare. Corbeil is currently serving as CEO at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood. Published February 17, 2026

Mueller shares insights about rural health policy shifts

In a new episode of 'Becker's Healthcare' podcast, Keith Mueller shares insights on rural health policy, the transition from volume to value based care, and the role of technology and networks in sustaining rural services. Published February 10, 2026