Articles from April 2021

Sellers returns as President of the United Way of Central Iowa

Friday, April 30, 2021
The United Way of Central Iowa announced that Mary Sellers (MBA07) will return as President in July 2021. Sellers had previously served in the role before being named U.S. President with United Way Worldwide.
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Daniel W. Collins awarded Hancher-Finkbine Faculty Medallion

Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Tippie College of Business accounting professor Daniel W. Collins (BBA68/PhD73) has been honored with the 2021 Hancher-Finkbine Faculty Medallion. The award, the most prestigious at the University of Iowa, recognizes individuals of extraordinary ability and potential. Collins received the honor April 20, 2021 in a virtual ceremony.

Nwaneri joins the June E. Nylen Cancer Center as Medical Director

Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Matthew Obinna Nwaneri, (MBA 19) has taken on the role of Medical Director and practicing Medical Oncologist and Hematologist at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.
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Six takeaways from Tippie Women's Summit series

In March 2021, the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa hosted a webinar series, focusing on topics including work-life management, women in STEM, mental health, and women on corporate boards.
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Tippie Analytics wins major international analytics award

Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa has been honored as one of the top colleges in the world for preparing students for careers in business analytics.
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Henry Fund named best student-managed investment fund

The Henry Fund, the University of Iowa’s graduate student-managed investment fund, recently was named the top fund in its class based on its performance in 2020.
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Sue Taylor named 2021 Tippie Alum of the Year

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Because of her involvement in the college and impressive career, the Tippie College of Business has chosen Sue Taylor (MBA01) as the 2021 Tippie Alum of the Year.
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'U.S. News' ranks Iowa part-time MBA program #35 in the nation

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
In the U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Graduate Schools rankings, the Professional MBA Program at the Tippie College of Business is ranked as the #35 part-time MBA program in the U.S., up a point from #36 last year. It is the only program in Iowa ranked among the top 50 part-time MBA programs.
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Accounting alum Will Moon makes a game changing gift to Iowa football

Will Moon (BBA83), along with his wife, Renee, made a transformative donation to endow the head football coaching position and create a new athletics excellence fund at the University of Iowa.
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Iowa men's basketball center and Tippie student Luka Garza wins 2021 senior CLASS award

National Player of the Year and economics major, Luka Garza of the University of Iowa has been selected as the 2021 Senior CLASS Award winner in NCAA Division I men’s basketball. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: classroom, community, character, and competition.