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Upper Iowa University announces newly elected Board of Trustees

Upper Iowa University (UIU) has announced that alums, and longtime friends of the University, David Vaudt '76, Brian Sims '08, '10, and LaVerne McCoy '98 were recently elected to the UIU Board of Trustees. David Vaudt currently serves as president of ...

Oct 28, 2021, 5:50pm EDT

Upper Iowa University alumni recognized during Peacocks United Homecoming

Five Upper Iowa University (UIU) graduates were specially honored during the annual Alumni Awards and Honor Class Brunch as part of the University's "Peacocks United 202ONE" Homecoming celebration September 27-Ocober 3. Being recognized for their accom...

Oct 6, 2021, 3:53pm EDT

Upper Iowa University Homecoming King and Queen

Lucas Duax, a biology, chemistry, psychology major from Dubuque, Iowa, and Charisma Herr, a biology major from Saint Paul, Minnesota, were crowned Upper Iowa University's (UIU) Homecoming King and Queen during UIU's weeklong celebration September 27-Oc...

Oct 6, 2021, 11:03am EDT

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Upper Iowa University is revved up for a 'Peacock Pride' Homecoming

Upper Iowa University (UIU) is all revved up for its "Peacock Pride 2020NE" Homecoming celebration through Sunday, October 3. In addition to all of the classic traditions, UIU will host its first Peacock Show & Shine as part of the weeklong festivities...

Sep 27, 2021, 2:42pm EDT

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'Hallelujah Heart' of Upper Iowa University's first Black student beats on

For over a decade, Janis Bennington Van Buren spent countless hours interviewing people; pouring over census records, journals, newspaper articles, reports, and letters; visiting libraries and county recorders' offices; walking through cemeteries and l...

Sep 24, 2021, 2:49pm EDT

Upper Iowa University Military Family Grant building on first-year success

To further assist the entire military family achieve their academic and career goals, Upper Iowa University (UIU) announced in September 2020 the creation of the Military Family Grant. The grant, which is available for all eligible spouses and dependen...

Sep 17, 2021, 9:41am EDT

Upper Iowa University Gallery season opens with 'It's Not All Black & White'

The 2021-22 Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery schedule has opened with "It's Not All Black & White," the featured works of Stephanie Chambers. Chambers currently serves as assistant professor of art at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas. The e...

Sep 16, 2021, 2:47pm EDT

Upper Iowa University hosts IACAC College Fair

Sep 13, 2021, 5:20pm EDT

Upper Iowa University to host author 'With a Hallelujah Heart'

Upper Iowa University (UIU) will host author Jan (Bennington) Van Buren at Fayette Campus Monday, September 20. As part of her visit, Van Buren will present a copy of her recently completed book, "Susan Angeline Collins: With a Hallelujah Heart" to UIU...

Sep 13, 2021, 1:13pm EDT

Upper Iowa University to celebrate 'Peacock Pride 202ONE'

Homecoming is a tradition which has stood the test of time. Each year, schools of all types and sizes come together for athletic competitions, tailgating, student success fundraisers, alumni reunions, recognition ceremonies, and many other celebratory ...

Sep 13, 2021, 12:28pm 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.