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

Clarence Tow Seminar Series in Economics: Xiao Lin

Monday, May 4, 2026 10:45am to 12:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building

Xiao Lin is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania.

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

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...

Clarence Tow Seminar Series in Finance: Sebastien Plante

Friday, May 8, 2026 10:35am to 12:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building

Sebastien Plante is an assistant professor in Finance, Investment and Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Webinars for Lifelong Learning

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