Articles from 2020

UI professor researches how to cope with the stress of working from home
Friday, April 10, 2020
Beth Livingston, an assistant professor from the Tippie College of Business, created YouTube videos that share the results of her research on how people can cope with the managerial and organizational stress of working from home with the community.

Out of this world tips for working in isolation
Thursday, April 2, 2020
For about five years, Daniel Newton has been studying how astronauts work in isolation aboard the International Space Station. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Iowa professor realized his research was becoming more relevant to him and those he knows.

What if this was your last paycheck?
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Experts like assistant professor Michele Williams offer advice for those who lose their job during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emeritus Professor Norm Kallaus celebrates 96th birthday while in lockdown at Oaknoll
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Residents and staff at long-term care facilities, where visiting and social restrictions have been implemented, are turning to creative ways to keep their spirits up in light of the pandemic. Professor Emeritus Norm Kallaus celebrated his 96th birthday at Oaknoll on March 30, 2020 with visitors out his window and FaceTime calls with family and friends.

University of Iowa expert: Expect economic impact from coronavirus
Monday, March 23, 2020
As with other disease outbreaks and national disasters, the coronavirus has disrupted the supply chains U.S. companies rely upon, Business Analytics professor Jennifer Blackhurst told the Des Moines Register.

Who's in charge of the kids when both parents are working from home?
Monday, March 23, 2020
Tippie assistant professor Beth Livingston is quoted in this Iowa City Press-Citizen article about how day care and school closures affect families. Livingston has a background in researching gender wage gaps and how spouses negotiate labor within a family.

Businesses bear COVID-19 cost burden
Monday, March 23, 2020
The Hawkinson Institute's director, Brian Richman, comments in this Daily Iowan story about the economy after COVID-19.

Virtual Pomerantz Business Library resources are available
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
During this time of virtual only instruction, the Pomerantz Business Library encourages students to continue accessing library resources through remote services.

Information for Tippie-affiliated student organizations regarding COVID-19
Friday, March 13, 2020
As you have heard, following the identification of COVID-19 cases in Johnson County, the University of Iowa is suspending face-to-face instruction for two weeks following spring break. The university will move to virtual instruction beginning March 23, 2020, and continue remotely through at least April 3, 2020. To align with this decision and proactively maintain the health and safety of our...

Important Tippie-specific updates regarding COVID-19
Thursday, March 12, 2020
First and foremost, our desire is to curb the spread of this virus and to maintain the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. Your primary resource for the most up-to-date information is the university’s COVID-19 website. You can also find Tippie-specific frequently asked questions on our FAQ website.
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