Novak writes about public health impacts of immigration crackdowns

Nicole Novak, research assistant professor of community and behavioral health, recently co-authored an article about the public health impacts of intensive immigration enforcement. (The Conversation) Published February 18, 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

Webinar: Understanding the Burden of HPV-Associated Cancers

The College of Public Health and Iowa Immunizes are launching a new webinar series celebrating two decades of cancer prevention, protection, and progress made possible by the HPV vaccine. The series begins on March 6 with a session dedicated to exploring the current burden of HPV‑associated cancers and the impact of vaccination. Published February 17, 2026

Wallace comments on life and accomplishments of Dr. William Foege

Professor Emeritus Robert Wallace was quoted in a recent story about the life of physician and epidemiologist Dr. William Foege, an Iowa native who led the global effort to eradicate smallpox. Published February 17, 2026

2026 Obermann Symposium: Cultivating Rurality and Building Community around Rural Research

The College of Public Health is pleased to co-sponsor this year's Obermann Center Symposium focused on rural health issues and research. The symposium is Mar. 26-27 and is open to all UI faculty, staff, and students. Published February 16, 2026

Plugged in to Public Health: Targeting ovarian cancer with cell therapy, collaboration, and community access

In this episode of "Plugged in to Public Health", Lauren speaks with Dr. Jill Kolesar about ovarian cancer, precision medicine, and the challenges of translating scientific discovery into real-world care. Published February 16, 2026

Sarah Chen champions public health, human rights, and community connection

Sarah Chen is an undergraduate public health student with core interests in global health and public health policy. She recent answered a few questions about her research interests, work outside of the classroom, and her commitment to advocacy. Published February 16, 2026

University of Iowa researchers launch new statewide project to gather stories from public health workforce

Researchers from the UI College of Public Health's Prevention Research Center for Rural Health (PRC-RH), in partnership with the Iowa Public Health Association, are launching a statewide research effort to better understand how Iowa’s public health workforce perceives the current environment surrounding public health in the United States. Published February 12, 2026

Martha Carvour recognized for exemplary engaged scholarship

Martha Carvour (12PhD, 12MD) assistant professor of internal medicine (infectious diseases) and epidemiology in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and College of Public Health, has been awarded Campus Compact’s Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement.  Published February 12, 2026