Articles from January 2026
Let the federal government do our taxes for us
Friday, January 30, 2026
Several European countries have successfully adapted the model so far, says Tippie professor Ryan Wilson.
2025 sees record number of billion-dollar severe weather events
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Half of all damages were the result of western wildfires, according to Tippie professor Martin Grace.
Iowa’s ‘silver tsunami’: Baby boomers delay retirement as workforce ages
Thursday, January 29, 2026
As lifespans increase, a greater proportion of the workforce is made up of seniors, said Tippie assitant professor Yiduo Shao.
As major CEOs respond to ICE Minneapolis crackdown, CNBC survey finds many leaders saying it’s ‘not relevant to their business’
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Tippie assistant professor Michael Durney said smart leaders will find a way to comment neutrally.
Tippie’s Iowa MBA Recognized as a National Leader in Online Business Education
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Tippie College of Business’ Iowa MBA has been ranked among the country’s best online MBA programs for 2026 by two prominent news publications.
Mandela Washington Fellowship Iowa 2022 Alumnus wins the 2025 Leadership Impact Award
Monday, January 26, 2026
Mandela Washington Fellowship Iowa 2022 Alumnus, Freedom Mukanga, has won the 2025 Leadership Impact Award.
What's a hedge fund manager really worth?
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
A new AI-powered study from a Tippie researcher finds that the value a hedge fund manager contributes to the success of their fund is more modest than traditional measures imply.
Iowans need to make their houses more resilient
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Finance professor Martin Grace said risks to thos owning older homes is increasing.
Natural disasters caused more than $1 billion in damages in 2025
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Despite heavy losses, professor Martin Grace said insurance rates are likely to hold fairly steady.
Trade policies, labor shortage to define Iowa’s economic growth in 2026, economists say
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Tippie professor Anne Villamil was among the economists asked to forecast the coming year.