Global Health Studies | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Visitors watch a presentation on 'Reporting Health' during the Global Health Conference.

Global Health Studies Program

An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the complex factors influencing health and disease locally and around the world.

Dr. Mariola Espinosa speaks at the 2015 Global Health Studies conference

Undergraduate Programs

BA, BS, Minor, and Certificate

Undergraduate Programs

GHS student during her SVYM internship in India

Experiential Learning

Develop real-world skills related to major global health issues.

Experiential Learning

Careers

Improve health and health equity for all people worldwide.

Careers

Global Health Studies Newsletter

The Global Health Studies Program publishes a new newsletter every week during the fall and spring semesters. The newsletter provides upcoming events, opportunities to build skills, and post-graduation opportunities. Check out the most recent newsletter here.

News and Announcements

GHS student Anna Peach appointed to Climate Equity Collaborative's Youth Advisory Council

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Graduating GHS senior Anna Peach will serve on the inaugural Youth Advisory Council for the Climate Equity Collaborative, a public-private partnership formed by the National Wildlife Foundation.

GHS student Isabel Rushton awarded critical language scholarship

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

GHS student Isabel Rushton will be pursuing an intensive Indonesian language program this summer in Malang, Indonesia.

Global Health Studies Student Dasia Taylor Hosting STEAM Workshops for Teens

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Nationally recognized inventor Dasia Taylor (Global Health Studies BS) will deliver immersive STEAM workshops for students 12-15 years old in spring 2024.

Upcoming Events

Fulbright Group Presentation Session

Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Virtual

Join us for an interactive Fulbright Group Presentation Session to learn about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English.

5th Annual BioBlitz at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory

Saturday, July 12, 2025 9:00am to 11:00am

Ashton Cross Country Course

Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory in our 5th Annual BioBlitz. Your findings will inform a major research project and will contribute to the fifth data point in a multi-year documentation of how diversity changes at this site over time. Collections will be housed with the UI Museum of Natural History. Registration is required + free. Sign up link is here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3RaoXgJhPGcbDTw

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