Tippie News

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Root out fraud

Friday, February 20, 2026
Professor Erik Lie has taken a forensic-finance approach to his research career, using data to hold powerful actors in society accountable.
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Prevent teen suicide

Friday, February 20, 2026
After a local tragedy, Professor Patrick Fan wondered, could AI be trained to detect signs of emerging depression, anxiety, or suicidal ideation in teenagers?
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How did it feel?

Friday, February 20, 2026
Stephen and Mike Cross (BBA91) chased a West Texas tornado and lived to tell the tale.
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Who is helping solve the financial literacy problem? Tippie students.

Friday, February 20, 2026
The struggle with financial literacy is real for many Americans. Two student-driven efforts offer solutions.
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Ever talked to a robot about a job?

Thursday, February 19, 2026
AI screening interviews are becoming increasingly common. Tippie’s Jim Chaffee offers tips on how to interview with a bot.
Nick Street

Street honored with Regents Award for Faculty Excellence

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Nick Street has been honored by the Iowa Board of Regents with the Regents Award for Faculty Excellence.
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Let me show you to your room

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Tippie assistant professor of marketing Rin Yoon discusses how psychological ownership can help spur customer loyalty.
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How to keep CFOs from leaving

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Changing corporate strategies are putting more pressure than ever on CFOs, a change that’s reflected in record high turnover of the position in U.S. businesses despite the fact that pay is at an all-time high. A new study from the Tippie College of Business offers a suggestion to slow the churn.
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Aiming high

Monday, February 16, 2026
Four Tippie researchers are on a mission. Though their areas of expertise differ, they share a common belief that their work should be in service to society and make a tangible difference. Read how they’re doing just that.
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The numbers knew

Monday, February 16, 2026
As Vice President for Basketball Analytics, Spencer Anderson (BBA09/MBA13) had a front row seat to the Indiana Pacer's run to the NBA Finals.