Tippie News

Are pharma mergers evil?
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Drug prices in the United States are astronomical and climbing. Many analysts blame mergers and acquisitions among pharmaceutical companies. But Associate Professor Amrita Nain says some drug mergers actually help reduce drug costs.

The enrollment cliff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Starting this fall, colleges and universities across the country will begin to see a steep decline in the pool of potential students thanks to the Great Recession 18 years ago.

AI's insatiable appetite
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
ChatGPT is novel, fun to play with, and sometimes even helpful—but you aren’t the only one noodling around with this “free” technology. Massive data centers process more than 200 million requests a day, causing it to gobble up electricity like Hawkeye linebackers at a buffet.

Pay for play
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
In the three years since student-athletes started getting paid under Name, Image, Likeness, the entire landscape of college sports has undergone a sea change. Some players are rumored millionaires, transfer portal rules are bent, and agents consider NIL an all-out money grab.

911... Is your emergency profitable?
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
When someone calls 911 for a medical emergency, they expect an ambulance will be sent as quickly as possible. But an ongoing study by Tippie researchers suggests that if the ambulance service is owned by private equity, they may have to wait.

InvestHer wins!
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Tippie’s InvestHer was honored as the University of Iowa’s Outstanding Student Organization of the Year in 2024, taking home the prize over 500 other groups.

Lights, camera, action
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
After roles in finance, Kevin and Donna Gruneich’s second act is in film production. Full of financial and creative instincts, they have not only launched their own careers, but those of many others.

Don't panic: How to navigate disruption
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Tippie economics professor Anne Villamil spoke at Business Record's recent power breakfast, giving attendees three key indicators to watch to help determine the health of the economy.

Job market insights for recent graduates
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Cindy Meis from Tippie Undergraduate Career Services at the University of Iowa offers tips and tactics for graduating seniors entering the workforce

Looking for start-up cash? Try your college’s alumni directory
Monday, May 5, 2025
Studies by Tippie’s Jon Garfinkel show how your collegiate network could be worth more than you realize.
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