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Iowa JPEC News

Engineering Success: Fogarty Builds a Business at Iowa JPEC

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Darren Miller

University of Iowa JPEC

University of Iowa Ventures Honored at Pappajohn Competition

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Tea and Cats Lead Mabel & Pearl Tea Co. to Venture School Success

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Darren Miller

University of Iowa JPEC

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Iowa JPEC Events

Iowa JPEC Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

The Iowa Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors, hosted by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, recognizes students, alumni, faculty, staff, and JPEC program participants who create value through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Canceled

NSF I-Corps Workshop

Monday, September 22, 2025 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Virtual

The NSF I-Corps program at the University of Iowa, led by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC), helps researchers, innovators, and early-stage startups explore the commercial potential of their work and make a real impact in the world.

The Tippie of Tomorrow - insights on the Tippie College's building expansion

Friday, September 26, 2025 3:30pm to 4:15pm

Pappajohn Business Building

Tippie Dean Amy Kristof-Brown will highlight the Tippie College's building expansion plans. Attendees will learn about plans to add on to the Pappajohn Business Building as well as plans to renovate Gilmore Hall and attach it to the business building. Open to the public.

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