Plugged in to Public Health: Advocating for public health with Anjali Deshpande

In this episode, Lauren talks with Anjali Deshpande, clinical associate professor of epidemiology and the current president of the Iowa Public Health Association (IPHA). Deshpande discusses her journey into public health and the role of IPHA in advocating for and strengthening public health practice. Published April 10, 2025

Gilbert, Lee receive CSSI Surveying the Social World funding

CPH faculty members Paul Gilbert and Julie Lee have been selected as awardees of the 2025 Center for Social Science Innovation's (CSSI) Surveying the Social World initiative. The researchers will receive funding and support to collect high-quality, nationally representative survey data to address relevant and timely social concerns. Published April 9, 2025

Davis comments on worker benefits to improve mental health

Jonathan Davis, assistant professor of occupational and environmental health, recently spoke at an event about the high rate of suicide among construction workers. Along with alcohol and substance use interventions, paid leave could potentially improve mental health and reduce the rate of suicide, Davis said. (ConstructionDive) Published April 9, 2025

University of Iowa College of Public Health ranked No. 19 in the nation

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is the No. 19 school/program of public health in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2025. See the full list of public health-related program rankings. Published April 8, 2025

CPH study on nursing home closures named 2025 Article of the Year

A paper authored by a team of College of Public Health researchers has been named the 2025 Article of the Year by the Journal of Rural Health. Published April 8, 2025

University of Iowa launches new Student Experience Survey

Tell us what you think! The University of Iowa recently launched the inaugural Iowa Student Experience Survey to gather insights into student satisfaction, belonging, and financial concerns. This confidential survey is open to all undergraduate students and graduate students in master’s and doctoral programs.  Published April 8, 2025

Donate a long-sleeved T-shirt to support local farmworkers

To mark National Farmworker Awareness Week, the Student Association for Rural Health (SARH) is holding a long-sleeved shirt drive! Donate a new or gently used shirt April 7-18. Published April 8, 2025

Shruthi Bannur receives Stanley Award for International Research

Congratulations to Shruthi Bannur, PhD student in community and behavioral health, for receiving a 2025 Stanley Award for International Research. Read more about her research project in India.  Published April 8, 2025

Arora receives Associate Professor Advancement Award 

University of Iowa College of Public Health faculty member Kanika Arora has been selected to receive a Carver Trust Associate Professor Advancement Award. The award is intended to support the advancement of associate professors to full professors.  Arora, an associate professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy, will use the funding to advance […] Published April 7, 2025

Lehmler honored with 2025 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence

The Iowa Board of Regents has selected Hans-Joachim Lehmler, CPH associate dean for research and professor of occupational and environmental health, as one of six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members to be honored for their extraordinary contributions and sustained record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.  Published April 3, 2025