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Upper Iowa University Awarded $720,000 Title III Grant to Advance Student Success and Workforce Readiness
Upper Iowa University (UIU) has been awarded a $720,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Education's Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) to support initiatives focused on student success, degree completion, technology innovation and ...
Oct 21, 2026, 6:45pm EDT
Upper Iowa University launches "Brick by Brick" campaign celebrating 170 years of Peacock history
Upper Iowa University officially launched its Brick by Brick: A Home for Every Peacock campaign during Homecoming Week, beginning a yearlong effort to commemorate UIU's 170th anniversary by bringing generations of Peacocks together in one lasting place...
Oct 16, 2026, 1:56pm EDT
Upper Iowa University Honors Faculty with 2025-2026 Roger & Alice Mangan Excellence in Teaching Awards
Upper Iowa University has recognized three faculty members with the 2025-2026 Roger & Alice Mangan Excellence in Teaching Award, honoring educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication to student learning and academic excellence. Presented annually,...
Sep 23, 2026, 7:00am EDT
Blue Stars achieve highest DCI World Championships finish since 1977 following Spring Training at UIU; corps will return to Fayette Campus
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is celebrating a historic season for the Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps following the organization's first Spring Training residency at UIU's Fayette Campus and is pleased to announce that the partnership will continue in the...
Sep 9, 2026, 11:49am EDT
Upper Iowa University Announces 2026 Homecoming Schedule
Upper Iowa University (UIU) will welcome students, alumni, families, friends, and members of the Peacock community to Fayette Oct. 5-11 for Homecoming 2026. This year's celebration, themed "Saddle Up, Peacocks!", features a full week of athletic events...
Aug 25, 2026, 5:49pm EDT
Upper Iowa University Launches uiuElevate to Expand Access to Professional and Continuing Education
Upper Iowa University (UIU) announced the launch of uiuElevate, a new learning platform designed to make professional development, continuing education, and specialized learning opportunities more accessible to individuals and organizations. uiuElevat...
Aug 20, 2026, 4:11pm EDT
Upper Iowa University Expands Opportunities with Four New Career-Focused Academic Programs
Upper Iowa University is continuing its investment in workforce-ready education with the launch of four new academic offerings designed to prepare students for careers in high-demand industries. Beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, UIU will intro...
Jul 1, 2026, 6:37pm EDT
Upper Iowa University Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly School Designation
Upper Iowa University announced that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey....
Jun 4, 2026, 6:01pm EDT
Upper Iowa University - Fort Sill Center Relocates to Truman Education Center
The Upper Iowa University - Fort Sill Center has officially relocated to the Truman Education Center, located at 3281 Koehler Loop. Previously housed in the Welcome Center, the new location will continue serving military-affiliated students and the su...
Jun 2, 2026, 3:15pm EDT
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