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The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Celebrates a Quarter Century of Innovation
"I want to make Iowa the most entrepreneurial state in America"
It was 1996 and Iowa needed to regain its entrepreneurial edge. Once a state of small businesses, many did not survive the farm crisis and the economy was struggling as a result. Enter: John Pappajohn (BSC52).
25 points of Iowa JPEC impact in the last 25 years

Celebrating 175 Years of Innovation, Excellence, Family, Inclusivity, and Technology
Travel the timeline to explore some of the history of the university, the college, and the alumni who have contributed to the Hawkeye legacy through the years.
Hawkeye Pride
David Heiden (BBA80) retired as a captain after 30 years of flying with Delta Air Lines. Heiden previously flew as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years. He earned his Air Force officer commission from the University of Iowa’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps in 1980.
“It’s been a great adventure, all starting at Iowa.”
Read alumni submissions from our future Hawkeyes, career updates, and see a throwback to Led Zeppelin performing at the IMU on pages 18-22.

Tippie Magazine is published semiannually for alumni and friends of the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business.