Tippie News

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Wait. Is that Chuck Norris?

Sunday, May 2, 2021
Startup Cameo had its breakthrough moment in 2020 and Tippie alum Garret Dunn (BBA13) was part of its rise.
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Outrunning a tidal wave: What it's like to be a hospital COO during COVID-19

Sunday, May 2, 2021
When he was a middle schooler, Cory Mead (BBA11/ MHA13) got a staph infection that was so bad that it required multiple surgeries and a PICC line, measures that effectively saved his life.
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More than a game: How Nicole Schmidt found a home for herself in baseball

Sunday, May 2, 2021
Dusty and exhausted after hours of play at the ball field, Nicole Schmidt (BBA06) relaxed in the passenger seat as her dad drove, feeling the breeze from the open window and listening to a baseball game on the radio.

Sellers returns as President of the United Way of Central Iowa

Friday, April 30, 2021
The United Way of Central Iowa announced that Mary Sellers (MBA07) will return as President in July 2021. Sellers had previously served in the role before being named U.S. President with United Way Worldwide.
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Daniel W. Collins awarded Hancher-Finkbine Faculty Medallion

Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Tippie College of Business accounting professor Daniel W. Collins (BBA68/PhD73) has been honored with the 2021 Hancher-Finkbine Faculty Medallion. The award, the most prestigious at the University of Iowa, recognizes individuals of extraordinary ability and potential. Collins received the honor April 20, 2021 in a virtual ceremony.
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Tippie Recognition of Earth Day 2021

Wednesday, April 21, 2021
In celebration of Earth Day tomorrow (Thursday, April 22), we want to update you about our ongoing social responsibility efforts.

Nwaneri joins the June E. Nylen Cancer Center as Medical Director

Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Matthew Obinna Nwaneri, (MBA 19) has taken on the role of Medical Director and practicing Medical Oncologist and Hematologist at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.
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Monday Memoir with BizEdge Mentors

Monday, April 19, 2021
The first Tippie Monday Memoir featured Tippie alumnus Jeffrey Ding (BBA16, Economics).
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Six takeaways from Tippie Women's Summit series

In March 2021, the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa hosted a webinar series, focusing on topics including work-life management, women in STEM, mental health, and women on corporate boards.
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Tippie College of Business recognizes 21 outstanding student leaders with Tippie Top 21 award

Thursday, April 15, 2021
Every year the Tippie College of Business honors 21 outstanding student leaders who have excelled in areas of scholarship, leadership, experiential learning, and advancing diversity, inclusion, and global engagement.