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Upper Iowa University Announces 2026 Commencement Details
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is proud to announce Jeanie Vaudt, District Court Judge for Iowa's 5C Judicial District in Polk County, Iowa, will deliver the keynote address during the University's 2026 commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 9. A 1976 UIU...
Apr 30, 2026, 12:08pm EDT
Upper Iowa University Continues Commitment to Displaced Workers Through "Invest in You" Grant
Upper Iowa University (UIU) continues its commitment to supporting displaced workers through its Invest in You Grant, an initiative designed to help individuals affected by layoffs return to school or complete their degrees. The Invest in You Grant pr...
Apr 7, 2026, 2:59pm EDT
Upper Iowa University to Celebrate 10th Annual Giving Days March 25-26
Upper Iowa University will celebrate its 10th annual Giving Days on Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 26, 2026. This milestone event invites alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of Upper Iowa University to come together in support of cu...
Mar 3, 2026, 3:21pm EST
eii and UIU to Offer Grad and Undergrad Climate Course in Dubuque
Upper Iowa University, in partnership with Environmental Issues Instruction (Eii), will offer a two-credit graduate or undergraduate course titled Learning and Living in a Changing Climate March 20-22, 2026, at the Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena. Designed...
Feb 20, 2026, 1:48pm EST
Upper Iowa University Expands Quad Cities Presence Through New Location at Scott Community College
Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2026, its Quad Cities location has relocated to Eastern Iowa Community Colleges - Scott Community College, located at 500 Belmont Road in Bettendorf, Iowa. Upper Iowa University wil...
Feb 12, 2026, 1:34pm EST
Three Business Pathways, Built for Today's Students
As colleges nationwide grapple with rising costs and changing workforce demands, Upper Iowa University (UIU) is stepping out front. Following final approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), UIU has officially launched a 90-credit Bachelor of...
Feb 5, 2026, 1:15pm EST
A Strong Start to Spring at Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is launching the Spring Semester and Session 3 with strong momentum and continued growth, fueled by innovative academic programs, expanding student opportunities, and an increasing national spotlight. As the University wel...
Jan 28, 2026, 3:43pm EST
Upper Iowa University launches new 90-Credit Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is pleased to announce the official launch of its new 90-credit Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, following final approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). UIU is among the first group of institutions...
Jan 26, 2026, 2:25pm EST
Upper Iowa University named Best for Vets college
Upper Iowa University has once again been named a "Best for Vets" college by Military Times. Military Times' 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings is the most trusted, comprehensive list of U.S. colleges and universities committed to supporting militar...
Dec 18, 2025, 11:52am EST
Celebrate UIU Homecoming 2025: "Peacocks in Paradise"
As summer fades and the first hints of autumn arrive, Upper Iowa University invites students, alumni, families, and friends to gather in Fayette for one of the most anticipated traditions of the year- UIU Homecoming! Mark your calendars for September 2...
Sep 15, 2025, 1:15pm EDT