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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
Upper Iowa University earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly School Designation
Upper Iowa University announced that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey....
Jul 30, 2025, 2:50pm EDT
UIU Launches Five New Degree Programs in Cybersecurity, AI, and Business Analytics to Meet Workforce Demand
Upper Iowa University is excited to announce the addition of two new undergraduate degrees and three new master's degree programs to provide students with expertise in high-growth areas in which employers are searching for talent, giving them future-re...
May 30, 2025, 12:35pm EDT
Upper Iowa University Announces Tony DiCecco as Commencement Speaker
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is proud to announce that Tony DiCecco will deliver the keynote address during the University's 2025 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 3. A native of Niagara Falls, New York, Tony DiCecco moved to Iowa to pursue an ed...
Apr 21, 2025, 2:09pm EDT