Tippie College of Business Lunch & Learn: Level Up Your LinkedIn Visibility
February 17, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Online Via Zoom

Your career isn’t just what you do—it’s what people see. In today’s digital-first world, a strong professional presence can open doors, amplify your impact, and set you apart in any industry.

Join Tippie alum and executive coach Nicole Johnston, former leader of billion-dollar businesses at Procter & Gamble, Hershey, and Kimberly-Clark, as she shares practical strategies to boost your visibility and make LinkedIn truly work for you. Nicole will dive into how to showcase your skills, tell your story authentically, and create a digital footprint that gets noticed—all while staying true to your professional brand.

Whether you’re looking to grow your network, position yourself for new opportunities, or simply stand out in a crowded marketplace, this session will give you actionable tools to elevate your professional presence online.

Register today!


Tippie Graduate & Professional Programs: Hot Wing Challenge
February 23, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Online Via Zoom

Join us for the Tippie Graduate & Professional Programs Hot Wing Challenge. During this event we'll be interviewing Associate Dean for Graduate Professional Programs Erin Nelson and Associate Professor Daniel Newton while they sample hot wings of varying heat levels. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the event. 

Register to attend today!

This event was inspired by the Hot Ones YouTube series.


Young Professionals Connection: Money Moves with Danielle Converse in Des Moines, IA
February 24, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Pappajohn Education Center (1200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA)

Join us for an engaging session on building long-term financial confidence across your 20s, 30s, and 40s. 

The event will begin with a brief welcome, followed by Danielle's session, a dedicated Q&A, and optional networking afterward.

RSVP today!

The Tippie College of Business is proud to sponsor this event.


UI Center for Advancement: Iowa After Hours–Milwaukee
February 25, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Sprecher Brewing Company (701 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, WI)

This free event will feature a talk by University of Iowa scholar and author Robert Cargill, associate professor of classics and biblical studies. Cargill will explore recent archaeological and academic discoveries from the eastern Mediterranean and Mesopotamia.

Following the talk and a Q&A with Cargill, stay for a social hour featuring local food and drink and lightly structured activities that make it easy to meet new people and reconnect with fellow Hawkeyes.

Register to attend today!


Tippie College of Business: Des Moines Hawkeyes Night Out
February 26, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Exile Brewing Company (1514 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309)

Hey Tippie Graduate & Professional Program (GPP) students in the Des Moines area—let’s get together! Join us for an evening of catching up and good conversation on Thursday, February 26, at Exile Brewing Company in Des Moines! Meet other GPP students,  connect with alumni, and expand your professional network in a relaxed setting with fellow Hawkeyes. Feel free to bring a guest—the more the merrier!

You’ll have the chance to say hello to Dean Amy Kristof-Brown and hear the latest updates from Tippie.

We’ll have complimentary light appetizers and drinks to kick off the evening, plus a cash bar available if you want more. This evening is all about celebrating the Tippie community—including you!

Please RSVP by February 19.


UI Center for Advancement: Iowa After Hours–Cedar Rapids
February 26, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Pickle Palace (101 First Ave. S.W., Cedar Rapids)

This free event will feature a talk by associate professor Peggy E. Stover, director of the Marketing Institute at the UI Tippie College of Business. A former Faculty of the Year award recipient and a widely published researcher, Stover will present a program titled “What Were They Thinking? Examples of Marketing Failures and Lessons Learned.”

Following the talk and an interactive Q&A with Stover, stay for a social hour featuring local food and drink and lightly structured activities that make it easy to meet new people and reconnect with fellow Hawkeyes.

RSVP today!


Tippie Graduate Career Services: February Career Connect Call
February 27, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Online Via Zoom

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.

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Tippie Graduate Career Services: March Career Connect Call
March 27, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Online Via Zoom

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.

Join here.


Tippie Graduate Career Services: April Career Connect Call
April 24, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Online Via Zoom

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.

Join here.


Tippie Graduate & Professional Programs: Graduation Mixer
May 16, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City

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.

Register to join us today!