Once a Hawkeye, always a Hawkeye

Just because you’ve graduated, doesn’t mean you still can’t stay involved in the Tippie community. Watch this space. We’ve got a variety of events just for alumni—and you’re invited. We hope to see you on campus or virtually soon.

Alumni events

Creative Leadership: Intuition, Innovation, and the Art of Building What Doesn’t Yet Exist with Stefon Harris promotional image

Creative Leadership: Intuition, Innovation, and the Art of Building What Doesn’t Yet Exist with Stefon Harris

Monday, May 4, 2026 7:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building

In this interdisciplinary conversation, Grammy-nominated vibraphonist and entrepreneur Stefon Harris explores how artists approach innovation, risk, and leadership.

Drawing from his experiences as a performer, educator, and founder of Harmony Cloud, Harris shares how intuition, empathy, and experimentation drive breakthrough ideas. The session examines how principles from improvisational music — listening deeply, responding in real time, and embracing uncertainty — offer powerful lessons for...

Music, International Business & Entrepreneurship - The Business of Music with Stefon Harris promotional image

Music, International Business & Entrepreneurship - The Business of Music with Stefon Harris

Monday, May 4, 2026 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Fireside chat with Grammy-nominated jazz vibraphonist Stefon Harries. Enjoy pizza and engage in discussion on the business of music.

Faculty and Staff Awards

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Hancher Auditorium

The university-wide Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 5, at 4 p.m. in Hancher Auditorium. The program will be followed by a reception in the Stanley Café, and both are open to the public.

The Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony was created in 2023–24 to recognize our faculty and staff achievements in a coordinated way. It provides an opportunity for the entire university community to honor awardees in one large celebratory event. Last year’s event showcased some of our...

Webinars for Lifelong Learning

Tippie faculty, alumni, and industry professionals share timely, relevant conversations on the biggest topics in business today.