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Upper Iowa University in-person commencement planned for May 8

Approximately 450 students will be recognized for earning their respective degrees during Upper Iowa University's (UIU) in-person commencement ceremonies at Harms-Eischeid Stadium in Fayette, Iowa, Saturday, May 8. UIU is making a number of modificatio...

Apr 23, 2021, 2:51pm EDT

Melinda Heinz, associate professor of psychology, Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University professor named Fulbright Scholar

The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased to announce that Upper Iowa University associate professor of psychology Melinda Heinz has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Ireland. Heinz...

Apr 22, 2021, 5:57pm EDT

Upper Iowa University to 'Celebrate UIU Day' April 22-23

Alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of Upper Iowa University (UIU) will once again have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of future UIU students during the annual Celebrate UIU Days Thursday, April 22 - Friday, April 23. ...

Apr 16, 2021, 2:41pm EDT

Volunteer RN Stephanie Wagner administered the one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine to Upper Iowa University Vice President for External Affairs Andrew Wenthe during the Thursday, April 8, vaccination clinic at UIU’s Fayette, Iowa, Campus. Wenthe was among the University faculty, staff and students to attend the successful clinic, which resulted from a collaboration between UIU, Fayette County Public Health and Scott Pharmacy in Fayette.

Upper Iowa University, Public Health and Scott Pharmacy collaboration results in successful University vaccine clinic

With the help and guidance of community partners, Upper Iowa University (UIU) students, faculty, staff and family members were among over 450 people administered the one-shot Johnson and Johnson (J&J/Janssen) vaccine on Thursday, April 8. UIU teamed up...

Apr 8, 2021, 5:52pm EDT

Paul Skrade, UIU assistant professor of biology

Upper Iowa University receives $1.16 million grant to benefit future science educators

Educators and students will soon benefit from a $1.16 million Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program (Noyce) Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation to Upper Iowa University (UIU). In collaboration with Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC...

Mar 25, 2021, 2:01pm EDT

Andrew Wenthe, Upper Iowa University Vice President for External Affairs

Upper Iowa University's 'Celebrate UIU Day' April 22-23

Founded in 1857, through the act of philanthropy by Elizabeth Alexander and her family, Upper Iowa University (UIU) has always treasured the gift of giving. For the past five years, students, alumni and friends have continued this tradition as part of ...

Mar 24, 2021, 2:17pm EDT

Dr. Doug Binsfeld Upper Iowa University Vice President for Academic Affairs

Upper Iowa University ranked among best colleges for proven outcomes and salaries of graduates

GradReports has ranked Upper Iowa University (UIU) among the 2021 best colleges for proven outcomes and salaries of 2020 graduates. Upper Iowa University is ranked 22nd in the nation for Best Online Psychology Bachelor's Degrees and 8th in Iowa for Bes...

Mar 18, 2021, 3:24pm EDT

Doug Binsfeld Upper Iowa University Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

Upper Iowa University and OnlineDegree.com articulation agreement provides a bridge for adult learners

Upper Iowa University (UIU) has partnered with OnlineDegree.com to help bridge more adult students toward a college education. This partnership allows prospective UIU students to meet some of their general education requirements through OnlineDegree.co...

Dec 16, 2020, 1:14pm EST

A volunteer effort led by Upper Iowa University senior Ally Fink (foreground) is leading to the rehabilitation of the Zinita B. Graf Garden at UIU's Fayette, Iowa, campus. Fink, who is double majoring in biology and psychology, is overseeing the project as part of her senior thesis.

Upper Iowa University senior thesis project to benefit Graf Garden

A volunteer effort led by Upper Iowa University (UIU) senior Ally Fink is leading to the rehabilitation of the Zinita B. Graf Garden at UIU's Fayette, Iowa, campus. Fink, who is double majoring in biology and psychology, is overseeing the project as pa...

Nov 12, 2020, 2:50pm EST

Upper Iowa University receives $134,000 to improve internet connectivity for students

Upper Iowa University (UIU) is among 43 Iowa colleges and universities awarded nearly $4.4 million to increase internet connectivity for students in the 2020-21 school year. The state of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education announced the funding T...

Oct 23, 2020, 10:23am EDT

About Upper Iowa University

About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 5,800 students—nationally and internationally—at its Fayette campus, 25 U.S. education centers, as well as centers in Malaysia and Hong Kong. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree programs. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual enrollment programs for high school students as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for learners of any age. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.