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News Briefs
Tippie Climbs in U.S. News Ranking
 The magazine's annual survey puts the Tippie MBA program at number 40, marking four consecutive years of improvement in this ranking
UI to Honor Stead with Honorary Degree
 Tippie alumnus Jerre Stead (BBA65) will receive an honorary Ph.D. during this spring's commencement exercises.
Tippie to Offer Online Degree
 Starting next fall, the Tippie College will offer a new online bachelor's degree in business management to students across the state.
Zipped-Through Ads Still Have Impact
 Research by marketing lecturer Rob Rouwenhorst finds that fast forwarding through commercials doesn't entirely eliminate their influence upon the viewer.
Tippie in the News
Remembering Where He Came From
(Chronicle of Higher Education, Mar. 25)
 Tippie MBA associate dean Jay Sa-Aadu has helped build a financial infrastructure, including a stock exchange, for his home country of Ghana.
Running to Help Tippie Build
(Iowa City Press-Citizen, Apr. 2)
More than 100 runners took part in a 5K race to benefit the College's Habitat for Humanity project.
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Upcoming Events
John Hughes Lecture Series:
Mary Vermeer Andringa
Wednesday, May 4
4:45-7:00 p.m.
Sheraton Hotel, Iowa City
 Mary Vermeer Andringa, president and CEO of Vermeer Corporation, will discuss Vermeer's global growth and focus on innovation and share her unique experiences and successes. Sponsored by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and Hills Bank & Trust. Open to the public. Please register online by Friday, April 29.
Tippie MBA Alumni Connection
Wednesday, May 4
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Vesta Restaurant, Coralville
MBA alumni, current students, faculty, and staff are invited to network and listen to an expert panel discuss issues impacting business in Iowa. RSVP by May 1.
School of Management Commencement
Friday, May 13
10:00 a.m.
Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, Coralville
Graduate College Commencement
Saturday, May 14
3:00 p.m.
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Tippie Undergraduate Commencement
Sunday, May 15
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
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