Articles from April 2023

Business Record

Struggling ag sector contributes to decline in Iowa’s GDP

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Anne Villamil, a professor of economics at the University of Iowa, said farmers continued to struggle with rising input costs and inflation in the fourth quarter. She also cited the war in Ukraine and its effect on agricultural prices.
people disagreeing in an office

Should you go along to get along?

Monday, April 3, 2023
When should you disagree with a co-worker and when should you keep quiet? Many studies suggest workers should just let it go when they have an office disagreement, but a new study from a workplace conflict expert at the Tippie College of Business looks at circumstances when a worker is more apt to find success by speaking up and expressing disagreement.
Beth Livingston

Beth Livingston wins Faculty Communicating Ideas Award

Monday, April 3, 2023
The University of Iowa Office of the Vice President for Research recently announced Associate Professor Beth Livingston will receive the 2023 Faculty Communicating Ideas Award.
PepsiCo Team Competition winners

Tippie hosts the Spring 2023 PepsiCo Team Sales Challenge

Monday, April 3, 2023
On Friday, March 24, the Tippie College of Business hosted the 2023 PepsiCo Team Sales Challenge, featuring student teams from the University of Iowa and Iowa State University.