Tippie Magazine front cover for Spring 2026 edition.

Aiming high

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.

Cover story 

Animated potato car derby.

Failing spectacularly

Professor Daniel Newton’s creativity class challenges students to push beyond their comfort zones and embrace innovation to build resilience in the classroom and beyond.

Spender Anderson on Indiana Pacer's basketball court.

The numbers knew

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.

Rendering of the new building construction at Tippie.

A home for business

Enrollment and technology booms have historically defined where business students learn at the University of Iowa. As the college embarks on an expansion, it’s clear to see why—we are booming.

Green background featuring money-related icons.

Who is helping solve the financial literacy problem? Tippie students.

The struggle with financial literacy is real for many Americans. Two student-driven efforts offer solutions.

Portrait of CEO of Ruggable Nicole Otto.

This/or/that with Ruggable CEO Nicole Otto

The CEO of the fast-growing washable rug retailer reveals whether she’s an optimist or pessimist and how often she changes up her home décor.

Robot hand selecting a person from a list.

Ever talked to a robot about a job?

AI screening interviews are becoming increasingly common. Tippie’s Jim Chaffee offers tips on how to interview with a bot.

Stephen and Mike Cross selfie in front of a tornado.

How did it feel?

Stephen and Mike Cross (BBA91) chased a West Texas tornado and lived to tell the tale.

Exterior of The Airliner downtown Iowa City.

Time Machine: Regina Carls (BBA92)

If you could go back to college for a day, what day would you pick? Regina Carls’ includes a campus hot spot that spans generations.

Hawkeye Pride

Jason Brummond (BBA08/MBA14) with his dad, Chuck Brummond (BBA78), and son, Harrison, at the Yankees/Royals game in Kansas City last June. Jason is the president of Student Publications, Inc. and publisher of The Daily Iowan, Mount Vernon- Lisbon Sun, and Solon Economist.

“I'll do everything in my power to get Harrison on track for a 2042 Tippie graduation!"

See more alumni notes inside the issue.

Jason, Chuck, and Harrison Brummond at a baseball game.
In memoriam

In Memoriam: Spring 2026

Remembering those we have lost.

Tippie Magazine is published semiannually for alumni and friends of the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business.

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Contact the editors at tippie-magazine@uiowa.edu.