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 

Colorful illustration of Daniel Newton and his class sending potatoes on wheels down a hill with Catlett Hall behind.

Failing spectacularly

By Amanda May
If you're ever on the University of Iowa campus and a potato on wheels zooms past you, know that Professor Daniel Newton is behind it.
Spencer Anderson on the Indiana Pacers' basketball court, holding a basketball.

The numbers knew

By Tory Brecht
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 facade and entrance to the Tippie College of Business

A home for business

By Amanda May
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 with icons related to money and banking.

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

By Tory Brecht
The struggle with financial literacy is real for many Americans. Two student-driven efforts offer solutions.
Nicole Otto poses in front of a dark blue rug hung as a backdrop

This/or/that with Ruggable CEO Nicole Otto

Nicole Otto (BBA93) answers Tippie Magazine’s this/or/that questionnaire.
Photo illustration of a robot hand

Ever talked to a robot about a job?

By Tom Snee
AI screening interviews are becoming increasingly common. Tippie’s Jim Chaffee offers tips on how to interview with a bot.
Selfie-style photo of Stephen and Mike Cross with a giant tornado behind them.

How did it feel?

As told to Amanda May
Stephen and Mike Cross (BBA91) chased a West Texas tornado and lived to tell the tale.
Sidewalk view of The Airliner

Time machine: Regina Carls (BBA92)

As told to Amanda May
If you could go back to college for a day, what day would you pick?

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

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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