Articles from November 2025
Black Friday sales are crucial break-even point for many Iowa merchants
Friday, November 28, 2025
Professor Peggy Stover says a good Black Friday weekend can sometimes make up for 11 months of sluggish sales.
Strategies to manage family tension during holiday reunions
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Sometimes stepping away is the best strategy, according to Tippie professor Michele Williams.
How benchmarking can uncover hidden fraud in your organization
Friday, November 21, 2025
Fraud is often hidden in plain sight, according to Tippie Professor Erik Lie.
UI researcher investigates why lonely people tend to buy things they don’t need
Friday, November 21, 2025
Professor Alice Wang's research indicates people who feel they are in a relationship deficit are more likely to over-spend.
UI profs to publish a premiere textbook on the ethical use of AI
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Professor Pat Johanns said he wrote the book because there weren't any others already published.
“He’s my hero,” University of Iowa student meets European stem cell donor who saved his life
Monday, November 17, 2025
Wattleworth got to meet his donor while studying abroad in Italy.
Business Record launches Iowa Economy Podcast with analysis from NPR’s Horsley, UI’s Villamil
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Tippie economics professor Anne Villamil provides updates on leading economic indicators.
Drinks with the Deal: UIowa's Lie on unmasking corporate fraud
Friday, November 14, 2025
Professor Erik Lie talks financial forensics.
Meet Dana Rupe, the new director of the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
Friday, November 14, 2025
Rupe boasts more than two decades of experience launching and scaling businesses.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announces retirement
Friday, November 14, 2025
Tippie professor of management Ryan Krause said navigating the world of AI will be the next CEO's biggest challenge.