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University of Iowa research finds bronze medalists happier than those with silver

Winning is nice. But so is not losing. Just check the faces of those Olympians who earn coveted spots on the podiums you’ll start seeing in the coming days as the postponed “Tokyo 2020” games get underway. “What we see is the medalist who is the most happy is the gold medalist — because they just won the event,” said Andrea Luangrath, a University of Iowa assistant marketing professor who...
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University of Iowa study shows bronze medalists appear happier than silver medalists

A study with University of Iowa ties shows that bronze medalists are more likely to smile on the medal stand. Dr. Andrea Luangrath was part of a study to evaluate the facial expressions of Olympians who make it to the medal stand.
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Hosmanek appointed to Iowa Supreme Court commission

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Andrew Hosmanek, associate professor of instruction in the Tippie College of Business, has been appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court’s Grievance Commission by Chief Justice Susan Christensen.

Hosmanek named to Iowa Supreme Court Commission

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Andrew Hosmanek (BBA01/MBA05/JD05/PHD15) has been named to the Iowa Supreme Court's Grievance Commission. Hosmanek is an associate professor of instruction at Tippie and teaches business law and ethics.
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When bronze is better: Study finds Olympic bronze medalists appear happier than silver medalists

Friday, July 16, 2021
At the Olympics, bronze medals are given to people who finish in third place, and the definition of a third-place finisher is that they lost to the person who finished second. It’s how competition works: The second-place finisher beats the third-place finisher. But a new study from the University of Iowa analyzed photos of Olympic medal ceremonies and found bronze medalists tend to appear happier...
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To ensure on-time delivery, order your holiday gifts well in advance this year. Like, now.

Thursday, July 15, 2021
If you want your holiday gifts to arrive in time to be under the tree on Christmas morning, a logistics and supply chain expert at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business suggests you buy them now.
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Study finds social class has impact on job search fortunes of new college grads

Thursday, July 15, 2021
A new study from the University of Iowa shows that out of equally qualified college graduates, some get a head start in the job market based on their social class.
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Milwaukee Bucks CMO Dustin Godsey (BBA02) is ready for the NBA Finals

Dustin Godsey (BBA02) is the chief marketing officer for the Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum. What he and the franchise have experienced in the last several weeks, he said, “is beyond our wildest dreams.”
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The Great Resignation

Friday, July 9, 2021
The American economy is opening back up and millions of workers are responding with… a giant shrug. Millions are quitting their jobs to find something new, a phenomenon that analysts like Tippie’s Stephen Courtright are calling the “the great resignation.” How to prepare your company.
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Stay in your lane? When to take on tasks that are outside of your job description

The phrase “stay in your lane” is commonly used to affirm the importance of doing your assigned tasks and only your assigned tasks. But if you see an important task that needs to be done that isn’t your responsibility, should you do it?