What is Tippie Thrive?

Tippie Thrive is a program focused on students’ emotional and mental wellness. The program is for the students and lead by the students at Tippie. Tippie Thrive normalizes mental health and builds skills of wellness and resilience. 

The mission of Tippie Thrive is to build emotional resilience and student success by providing opportunities for awareness, reflection, education, and support of mental and emotional needs through peer connections.

Throughout the year be on the lookout for wellness based events held by Tippie Thrive!

A special thank you to the Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family as well as John Deere & Co. for their generous support and contributions to Tippie Thrive!

Wellness and resilience at Tippie

Wellness and resilience are a priority at the Tippie College of Business. Check out a few of the initiatives focused on this priority:

  • For students led by students. Student leadership to assess, develop, and lead initiatives.
  • Elective multi-sessions for personal growth and overall wellness.
  • Trainings on mental health topics to support others.
  • Workshops to develop self-awareness and skills.
  • Interactive awareness events to normalize mental health.
  • Lessons embedded into required courses of Tippie Advantage.

Tippie Thrive opportunities

Tippie Thrive advocates and trainers group.

Advocates & Trainers

Tippie Thrive is run by the students for the students. Learn more about and join the students behind the program.

Aidan at Healthy Habits.

Events

Explore the events offered, focusing on mental health, personal wellness, suicide prevention, and more.

Students at kick-off.

Thrive & Resiliency Badge

This new initiative builds on that foundation by helping you develop the soft skills employers value.

Classroom-based Programming

We work to meet students where they are and ensure content is embedded into courses of the Tippie Advantage.

Thrive Trainers lead sessions in 3 required courses that all students take: Discover Business at Tippie, Business Communication and Professionalism, and Professional Preparation Seminar (per major). These lessons build upon each other and are targeted to what students might be experiencing at that stage of their college journey and prepares them for their futures.

In addition to these required courses faculty and instructors can request Thrive programming to be included into their classroom to enhance the lessons they are teaching and integrate wellness and resilience content.

Upcoming wellness events

Lunch & Learn with Tippie Thrive & Tippie Senate

Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building

Tippie Thrive and Tippie Senate invite you to casual lunchtime discussions featuring personal stories of resilience and wellness. Hear from Tippie alumni, faculty, and staff as they share experiences, insights, and strategies. Each session offers an opportunity to connect, reflect, and leave with practical ideas for supporting your well-being. Lunch will be provided while supplies last.

Fuel Your Mind with Thrive-Breakfast

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 7:30am to 10:00am
Pappajohn Business Building

Breakfast is more than just a meal—it’s fuel for your mind. This event explores the connection between breakfast and mental wellness, including focus, energy, and mood. Grab breakfast on your way to class and learn simple, realistic ways to support your mental performance throughout the day. Hosted by Tippie Thrive.

Overcome Procrastination: Tippie Toolkit Workshop

Thursday, February 26, 2026 2:00pm to 2:50pm
Pappajohn Business Building

Procrastination is a common concern for college students and can look many ways. In this workshop, you will develop an understanding of procrastination vs. prioritization, explore the causes of your procrastination, and build skills to overcome your behavior of procrastination. Presented by Tippie Thrive. Registration is not required, but appreciated. Register here.

Get help now

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you are experiencing an emergency or crisis, call 911 or contact:

GuideLink Center | Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services: 319-688-8000
CommUnity: 1-855-581-8111
UIHC Emergency Treatment Center: 319-356-2233
UCS at 319-335-7294 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to request a quick access or same-day appointment.

UI Support & Crisis Line - We're here for you any time, via chat, phone, or text. In partnership with CommUnity Crisis Services in Iowa City, the University of Iowa provides around-the-clock mental health crisis and support for all students.