Articles from November 2024

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Redefining heroism

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
It was a December day in 1970 when 23-year old Army Sgt. Douglas Slotten stepped on a land mine while on reconnaissance patrol in South Vietnam. It changed his life, but never broke his spirit.
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Black Friday sales are important break-even point for many Iowa merchants

Friday, November 29, 2024
Professor Peggy Stover, who directs the UI’s Marketing Institute, says for some retailers, the days after Thanksgiving make-or-break the entire year.
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Having a dialog better than a debate if political issues come up at Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Turkey day discussions don't have to have winners and losers, says Tippie professor Michelle Williams.
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Lonely adults are more likely to impulse buy this holiday season

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Tippie professor studies how emotions impact purchase decisions.
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Has Your Career Stalled?

Friday, November 22, 2024
Why older workers are passed over for development opportunities and how they can keep in the running.
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How to use GPAs when hiring new employees

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
A new study from the Tippie College of Business shows that, in general, the better people perform in school, the better they tend to perform at work.
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When private equity buys public firms to help them grow

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Private equity firms are often likely to target publicly traded firms that more aggressively manage their earnings to meet analysts’ quarterly expectations because it's easier to add value by investing in them afterward.
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From Mason City to the motor city

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Bill Swift (BBA65) lives for the blue oval.
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When the boss doesn't want to hear about your stress

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Employees who struggle with stress on the job will often get help from mental health and stress management resources provided by their employers. But a new study from the Tippie College of Business finds that when stress causes an employee to become disengaged from their work and their performance suffers, managers are less likely to provide the resources that might help.
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Wiese wins Hickerson Recognition Award

Monday, November 11, 2024
Jim Wiese was a 2024 University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni award winner.