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Tippie College of Business name changes reflect focus on innovation and data analysis
The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business has renamed two of its academic departments to better reflect a curriculum that’s increasingly focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and data analysis across business disciplines.
The downside of carrying the most weight at work
Associate Pprofessor of Management and Entrepreneurship Ning Li and his research on office rock stars are part of this Wall Street Journal article. (Readers may need a subscription to read this article.)
Tippie alumni: Our greatest asset
This cover story from the winter 2018-19 issue of Tippie Magazine showcases how alumni are carrying on the tradition of giving back to their alma mater by mentoring students, returning for speaking engagements throughout the year, and even contributing to the research endeavors of Tippie faculty members and graduate students.
In the news
Assistant Professor Michele Williams and Lecturer Nick Westergaard are quoted in a Des Moines Register article about Twitter and deleting old tweets, and the college's possible new online MBA programming appeared in the Gazette (Cedar Rapids).
Research standouts: Gender in the workplace
The Tippie College of Business accomplished a major coup in the past two years when it hired three new assistant professors in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship (M&E) — Michele Williams, Rong Su, and Beth Livingston. Each woman is outstanding in her field of research, and serendipitously, what they have in common is an interest in gender research aimed at solving real-world business problems.
The best way to stop your endless Slack notifications at work is ridiculously obvious
Management and Entrepreneurship Professor Amy Colbert comments on communication in the office is best done in person.
Behaving badly at work keeps you up at night
A new study from the University of Iowa finds that people are more likely to suffer from insomnia on days when they do not behave well at work.
Williams brings research experience to her teachings on negotiation
Not all teams are successful—it takes good communication, skill diversity, and trust. Many courses taught in the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business stress teamwork and its importance in business relationships. When Assistant Professor Michele Williams teaches the Dynamics of Negotiations course, she brings over 15 years of research into her classrooms.
New study suggests women are leading startups
CBS2/Fox 28 reports on a new business coming to NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids, operated by a woman. Reporter interviewed MIchele Williams, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship, who discussed the dearth of businesses owned by women.