The 2026 Tippie Women Summit features alumna Nicole Johnston (BBA ’94), author of Taboo Topics: Things Women Should Talk About, But Don’t. Nicole will highlight the unspoken dynamics that shape women’s experiences in the workplace. She'll go from professional to personal and provide insight and inspiration to all that attend.
We’re hosting an open house at our Tippie College of Business Des Moines location to celebrate Graduate Student Appreciation Week. Stop by anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10. During this time, you can have your professional headshot taken, join us for coffee or lunch, and sign up to attend an Author Talk with Lisa Even, Corporate Leadership Expert and author of What’s Your Ripple Effect? and Why It Matters More Than Ever. This will be a great opportunity to meet fellow students and staff members who support you in your program.
Other activities happening during our Open House include an opportunity to take or update professional headshots, Tippie and University of Iowa branded swag giveaways, a youth book drive benefiting United Way of Central Iowa, and an area to write notes of encouragement to a fellow student. Additionally, Assistant Director of Graduate Career Services and Career Coach Natalie Schreffler will be available in Des Moines on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10 for in-person Career Coaching appointments.
Looking to expand your Tippie network and make connections? We hope you can join us for a social event at Rumba to meet and connect with current Tippie students and alumni who live in the Seattle, WA area. You'll also have the opportunity to meet Associate Dean for the Tippie Graduate & Professional Programs Erin Nelson.
Please feel free to invite a friend, your partner, or family to join. Light appetizers and soft drinks will be provided.
Career Connect Calls will be one-hour Zoom calls where Graduate & Professional Programs students can connect and network with others in the Iowa MBA, MSBA, MSFIN, and/or Professional Certificate programs. These calls with recur one Friday per month at 12 p.m. CT. The goal is to connect with each other, and depending on attendance will be broken out into smaller groups to enhance the experience—e.g. job function, industry, career goals, etc.
No RSVP is required.
On April 25, alumni, students, and friends across the globe will unite for the Hawkeye Day of Service-a day dedicated to volunteerism and community impact. Whether you clean up a park, organize a donation drive, or help at a local shelter, your efforts will showcase Hawkeye pride and compassion.
Can´t volunteer on April 25? Projects near that date still count-just register and be part of this global movement!
For more details and to register your project, visit the Hawkeyes Give Back homepage.
Tippie Professional Programs invites MBA, Part-time MSBA, and Part-time MSFIN graduates to join us for a graduation celebration in Iowa City, IA. We hope you can join us for a fun evening of socializing, connecting with others, and celebrating your achievement at historic Kinnick Stadium.
This is a family-friendly event, so please feel free to invite a friend, your partner, or family to join you (limit 6 guests per graduate).
You're welcome to stop by at any time during the event. Appetizers and soft drinks will be provided. A bar with alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.