Tippie News
Local economics professor says war & weather are to blame for some high grocery costs
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Inflation is more manageable right now, but it's still not cheap to get groceries. Chances are, your favorite bread or the cereal you eat for breakfast are costing you 17% more than last year.
Fed decides on plan for interest rates; UI expert weighs in
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
"The good news is the 'all in' measure dropped from 4.9% to 4%, said Dr. Anne Villamil, an economics professor at the University of Iowa, "That's a substantial drop."
University of Iowa working to combat mental health crisis among students over summer break
Friday, June 9, 2023
College students say isolation and social pressures the last few years have made them struggle more and more with their mental health.
Why you should prioritize making friends at work
Friday, June 9, 2023
Remote and hybrid arrangements may be among the most important perks to today’s job seekers. But there’s a potential downside: It may be harder to form work friendships.
UI looking into insurance company safe driving monitors
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Tippie's Richard Peter says only about 5% of motorists in the U.S. are using the monitors, and he’s considering the reasons why they’ve never caught on.
Diversity and inclusion: From plan to action
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Discussing diversity initiatives is one thing—implementing them is another. How can business schools go from identifying problems to solving them? Hear from experts including Tippie's Michele Williams.
Reasons why people pursue side hustles: Money, socializing, creativity
Monday, June 5, 2023
According to experts like Tippie's Jennifer Nahrgang, the most common reason people take on a side hustle is for financial stability. But there are more reasons people take on extra gigs.
Data for discounts? Consumers say no thanks.
Monday, June 5, 2023
Insurance companies have encouraged consumers to reduce their car insurance premiums by using monitoring technology for 25 years now, but consumers have been slow to embrace the idea.
The barriers and learnings in autonomous trucking
Friday, June 2, 2023
Tippie's Ann Campbell breaks down the barriers and adjustments that come with the integration of autonomous trucks and the importance of accessibility of goods in this podcast.
Managing mass casualty scenes
Friday, June 2, 2023
How first responders can better manage mass shooting and other mass casualty emergency scenes with improved communication and cooperation.
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