Jim Yong Kim visits the UI to deliver Hansen Lecture

On Oct. 11, around 200 people, including students, faculty, staff, UI President Barbara Wilson, and community members, gathered to watch Jim Yong Kim deliver the Hansen Distinguished Lecture at the College of Public Health. (Daily Iowan) Published October 16, 2024

Funding opportunity: Environmental Health Sciences Research Center Pilot Grant Program

The Environmental Health Sciences Research Center is requesting applications for the Spring 2025 Pilot Grant Program, which funds innovative, environmental health-related research proposals. Published October 16, 2024

25 Years of Public Health

PROTECTING AND IMPROVING PUBLIC HEALTH has long been a part of the University of Iowa’s commitment to the state of Iowa. Efforts to control communicable diseases, track cancer and birth defects, and prevent injuries are just a small sampling of the many university-based initiatives that have helped strengthen and support public health in Iowa for […] Published October 15, 2024

Global Public Health Initiatives

Throughout its history, the College of Public Health has collaborated with partners around the world to strengthen public health. From road safety research in Romania to service learning in Mexico and maternal health interventions in Kenya—to name just a few examples—students and faculty have engaged in international research, internships, service learning, and coursework. The college […] Published October 15, 2024

Funding opportunities by Russell Sage Foundation

On Oct. 23, hear directly from James Wilson, PhD, program director at the Russell Sage Foundation, during a special presentation hosted by the UI Center for Advancement and Center for Social Science Innovation. Discover the foundation's diverse funding priorities and opportunities.  Published October 11, 2024

Plugged in to Public Health: Student Kassie Owens’ perspective on public health

Lauren's guest this week is Kassie Owens, a graduate student in health administration and health policy. She shares what led her to explore health care policy and management and discusses her recent global health internship in Romania. Published October 9, 2024

Need a head shot? Attend the Oct. 29 portrait session

On Oct. 29, College of Public Health upper-level undergraduate students will have a chance to have a free portrait taken at CPHB. An additional open session is also available for any CPH faculty, staff, or students who would like a photo. Published October 9, 2024

EHSRC creates environmental exposures and health risks fact sheets

The Environmental Health Sciences Research Center (EHSRC) has created a series of Environmental Exposures and Health Risks fact sheets. The packet contains information about arsenic, nitrate, and radon. Published October 9, 2024

Carol S. Gleich Development Award recipients announced

Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Dr. Carol S. Gleich Development Award! This award is available to faculty members and graduate students in the College of Public Health to support travel expenses to perform an official function at a national or international meeting. Published October 9, 2024

2024 Iowa Climate Statement focuses on individual actions

More than 185 scientists across 32 universities in Iowa, including faculty from the UI College of Public Health, have signed off on their 14th annual climate statement. This year's statement focused on individual actions to help solve the climate crisis. (Multiple sources) Published October 9, 2024