HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR FIRST 25 YEARS

The college’s mission guides our work: To promote health and to prevent injury and illness through commitment to education and training, excellence in research, innovation in policy development, and devotion to public health practice.

Hansen Award winner Camara Jones, MD, MPH, PhD

Since 2001, 23 individuals have been honored with the Richard and Barbara Hansen Leadership Award and Distinguished Lectureship. This annual award was established thanks to a generous gift from the first College of Public Health Founding Partners, Richard and Barbara Hansen. The award and lectureship honors persons who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in the public health field and brings them to the University of Iowa for interaction with students, faculty, and public health professionals.

Students present their research at a poster session

The annual CPH Research Week celebrates the work and achievements of students, faculty, postdocs, and staff researchers.

A school garden funded in part by a BLN Community Grant

Since launching in 2011, the Business Leadership Network based in the University of Iowa College of Public Health has coordinated health and wellness efforts in 40 counties in the Hawkeye State.

The College of Public Health Building was the University of Iowa’s first academic building to attain LEED Platinum certification in 2012.

CPH graduates during a commencement ceremony

NUMBER OF LIVING CPH ALUMNI: 4429

Students volunteering at a service project.

Every year, incoming CPH graduate students take part in a Day of Service during orientation week. Students volunteer at community nonprofits, agencies, and organizations throughout the Iowa City area.

CPH Book Club speaker Mona Hannah-Attisha with two students.

The college welcomes numerous guest lecturers and speakers each semester. The speakers engage with students in classes, deliver talks, or serve as expert panelists. Notable past guests have included federal, state, and local public health practitioners, health care leaders, nationally known authors, and international experts.

$980 MILLION IN RESEARCH FUNDING HAS BEEN AWARDED TO THE COLLEGE OVER THE PAST 25 FISCAL YEARS

The first students to complete their undergraduate public health degrees from the UI graduated in December 2019.

Every year, the college hosts a homecoming event for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and their families. It’s a chance to catch up with friends for food, fun, and Hawkeye football!

1551: Number of CPH alumni living and/or working in Iowa

100% of our students complete research, an internship, study abroad experience, or experiential learning course.