Alums of the Year 2025

Announcing the 2025 Tippie Alum and Young Alum of the Year

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Tippie College of Business is proud to announce George Hiller (BBA80/MBA82) as the 2025 Tippie Alum of the Year and Santino Morena (BBA17) as the 2025 Tippie Young Alum of the Year.
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Where'd you learn to write like that?

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
One of the unique perks of learning at Tippie is that many students will be able to improve their writing and communication skills with guidance from tutors who are future best selling authors and Pulitzer Prize winners in the acclaimed Iowa Writers' Workshop.
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University of Iowa study: Investors react positively to CEOs staying quiet on issues

Thursday, January 9, 2025
Business leaders who express their personal views on social and political issues are an increasingly “vocal minority.”
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When private equity buys public firms to help them grow

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Private equity firms are often likely to target publicly traded firms that more aggressively manage their earnings to meet analysts’ quarterly expectations because it's easier to add value by investing in them afterward.
Bill Swift

From Mason City to the motor city

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Bill Swift (BBA65) lives for the blue oval.
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Wiese wins Hickerson Recognition Award

Monday, November 11, 2024
Jim Wiese was a 2024 University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni award winner.
Tiffani Shaw

Inspiring investors, leaders, and dreamers

Monday, November 11, 2024
Tiffani Shaw (BBA92) discusses mentorship, leadership, and other career goals.
Chad and Jenni Greenway on their dock in Wayzata.

Leading the way

Friday, November 8, 2024
Jennifer and Chad Greenway are doing good up north.
Michelle Gall

Professional navigator

Friday, November 8, 2024
Michelle Gall (BBA11) guides the global privacy and responsible AI practices at Booking Holdings.
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Say Less?

Friday, November 8, 2024
Should CEOs involve themselves in social and political issues?