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Our commitment to engagement and belonging
At the Tippie College of Business we are committed to being a place where members of our community feel valued—where we lift each other up, rather than tear each other down. We are unwavering in our commitment to an inclusive mindset, through promoting opportunities for engagement and belonging for our people, in our practices, and in our programs.
Featured initiatives
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BizEdge
Since 2017, the Tippie College of Business BizEdge program has empowered a diverse set of learners and particularly students from underrepresented or under-resourced populations through mentorship, scholarships, business networking, alumni events, and more.
We have many resources available to help you make connections, navigate your student journey, and excel in your major.
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Dore Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program
The Dore Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program is part of the Dore-Tippie Women’s Leadership Program at the Tippie College of Business. We inducted our inaugural class of Emerging Leaders in 2020-2021 and invite a new class of freshmen each year.
“I was never pushed to think of myself at a higher level. But the Tippie Gateway program gave me the confidence to dream bigger.”
Get involved
Tippie offers numerous opportunities to take part in our mission through service, student organizations, mentorship opportunities, and events.
Events & opportunities
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BizEdge Mentorship Program
A mentoring program designed to help undergraduate business students from underrepresented and first-generation communities support and empower each other.
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Tippie Engagement Coordinators
Engagement Coordinators assist the Undergraduate Program Office in the coordination and advocacy of engagement and belonging opportunities.
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Gateway Summer Program
A free, on-campus summer experience that gives underrepresented and first-generation high school juniors an opportunity to learn about business majors.
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Tippie Buddies
Connects international and domestic students to share cultures and build friendships.
![Black in Business event](/sites/tippie.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2022-05/blackinbusiness.jpg?h=8976ee9d&itok=3xOy-qnC)
Black in Business
A series of programs designed to broaden the perspectives of Black students and expose them to mentorship opportunities.
![DEI case competition](/sites/tippie.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2022-05/dei_casecompetition.jpg?h=e17363ce&itok=DlCg1AaY)
National Diversity Case Competition
A two-day event hosted by the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University that brings together top-level, diverse students from across the country.
Student organizations
Reaching OUT in Business
Promotes professional development, provides support, and creates a welcoming environment for LGBTQ and ally students.
Women in Business
Offers networking events, summits, and leadership opportunities to support the success of women at Tippie.
Multicultural Business Student Association
Builds diversity on campus by offering opportunities to connect with organizations and people who value diversity.
InvestHer
Empowers women in finance by providing workshops, discussions, and speakers who can help members navigate their options within the field of finance.
”As part of the Multicultural Business Student Association, we put on a Diversity in Business Summit. It was one of the moments that I thought, ‘This is going to matter.’”
DEI news
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DEI is a lightning rod for controversy–but the practice isn't dead
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Pushing back against the ambition penalty
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