Announcing the 2026 Tippie Alum and Young Alum of the Year

Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Tippie College of Business is proud to announce Nick Hentges (BBA81) as the 2026 Tippie Alum of the Year and JD Klopfenstein (BBA18) as the 2026 Tippie Young Alum of the Year.
Todd Houge posing with a teaching award plaque with Dean Amy Kristof Brown

"Oh captain, my captain!"

Friday, May 29, 2026
Tippie Finance Professor Todd Houge's retirement prompted a cascade of congratulations and remembrances from the students he mentored.
Jack dreyer pitching for the Dodgers

Pitching in

Friday, May 29, 2026
By the end of the 2025 World Series, rookie Jack Dreyer (BBA21) had thrown four scoreless innings and earned a championship ring.

Massive scope. Massive impact.

Thursday, May 28, 2026
In a career that started with campus ROTC and took him to the Pentagon, retired Col. Vance Stewart helped shepherd billions in critical federal spending.
3P3Q

3 people / 3 questions

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Hear from Assistant Professor Fotis Grigoris, WesleyLife CEO Allison Pendroy (MBA10), and Bank OZK’s Chief Risk Officer Arindam Majumdar (MBA10) on who’s inspiring them and more.
Illustration of Erik Lie looking at a detective bulletin board full of clues.

Dr. Lie and the golden age of grift

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Professor Erik Lie's new book, "Catching Cheats," shows how he uses data to uncover fraud hiding in plain sight.
A photo illustration of a hospital corridor with a healthcare worker at the end.

When saving lives is too risky

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The hidden force shaping hospital decisions may not be who you think...

The humble influence of Jarjisu "Jay" Sa-Aadu

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Professor Sa-Aadu raised the profile and prestige of Tippie's finance department while also helping build the financial infrastructure of Ghana.

Six minutes in London

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
During a high-stakes study abroad experience, Tippie students pitched Lloyd’s of London on how to mitigate emerging AI risks in insurance.
illustration of a bank

Trade with China quietly shook U.S. community banks

Friday, May 8, 2026
A new study from a Tippie College of Business researcher finds the financial services sector has been hit hard in regions that have struggled since China joined the WTO, especially small community banks that rely on local businesses and borrowers.