Articles from May 2026

Todd Houge posing with a teaching award plaque with Dean Amy Kristof Brown

"Oh captain, my captain!"

Friday, May 29, 2026
Tippie Finance Professor Todd Houge's retirement prompted a cascade of congratulations and remembrances from the students he mentored.
Jack dreyer pitching for the Dodgers

Pitching in

Friday, May 29, 2026
By the end of the 2025 World Series, rookie Jack Dreyer (BBA21) had thrown four scoreless innings and earned a championship ring.

Massive scope. Massive impact.

Thursday, May 28, 2026
In a career that started with campus ROTC and took him to the Pentagon, retired Col. Vance Stewart helped shepherd billions in critical federal spending.
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3 people / 3 questions

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Hear from Assistant Professor Fotis Grigoris, WesleyLife CEO Allison Pendroy (MBA10), and Bank OZK’s Chief Risk Officer Arindam Majumdar (MBA10) on who’s inspiring them and more.
Illustration of Erik Lie looking at a detective bulletin board full of clues.

Dr. Lie and the golden age of grift

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Professor Erik Lie's new book, "Catching Cheats," shows how he uses data to uncover fraud hiding in plain sight.
A photo illustration of a hospital corridor with a healthcare worker at the end.

When saving lives is too risky

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The hidden force shaping hospital decisions may not be who you think...

The humble influence of Jarjisu "Jay" Sa-Aadu

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Professor Sa-Aadu raised the profile and prestige of Tippie's finance department while also helping build the financial infrastructure of Ghana.

Six minutes in London

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
During a high-stakes study abroad experience, Tippie students pitched Lloyd’s of London on how to mitigate emerging AI risks in insurance.

Iowa college graduates may face slower hiring process from employers

Cindy Meis, Tippie's director of undergraduate career services, said employers are increasingly conservative in their hiring practices, due to economic uncertainty.
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Job seeking advice as thousands of new Iowa college graduates appear

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Recruiting has slowed and the market is tight, but there are good jobs available for recent grads says Cindy Meis, Tippie's director of undergraduate career services.