Motivational posters may be doing just the opposite
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Professor Ken Brown said setting achievable goals is more important than inspirational quotes.
Striving to hire staff who are the “perfect fit” can obscure misfit value
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Associate professor Jeff Ohlmann said crowdshipping could be a boon to smaller, local businesses.
A new delivery idea could reshape how local orders get to your home
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Associate professor Jeff Ohlmann said crowdshipping could be a boon to smaller, local businesses.
Tippie graduates outperforming peers in job searches
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The unemployment rate of recent Tippie graduates is 2% lower than the national rate, according to director of undergraduate career services Cindy Meis.
How the UI’s Vaughan Institute and risk management program is fighting the insurance industry talent shortage
Friday, December 12, 2025
Under the leadership of executive director Jim Lewis, the Vaughn Institute of Risk Management has grown to be one of the largest such programs in the country.
Op-Eds are shrinking as Substack and LinkedIn newsletters are expanding
Thursday, December 11, 2025
More academics, including Tippie's Amy Colbert, are turning to platforms like Substack to reach audiences.
Podcast: Catching cheats with Erik Lie
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Professor Lie discusses how how data patterns can expose systematic deception.
Black Friday sales are crucial break-even point for many Iowa merchants
Friday, November 28, 2025
Professor Peggy Stover says a good Black Friday weekend can sometimes make up for 11 months of sluggish sales.
Strategies to manage family tension during holiday reunions
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Sometimes stepping away is the best strategy, according to Tippie professor Michele Williams.
UI researcher investigates why lonely people tend to buy things they don’t need
Friday, November 21, 2025
Professor Alice Wang's research indicates people who feel they are in a relationship deficit are more likely to over-spend.