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Upper Iowa University joins COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge
With classrooms set to reopen for Session 1 on Monday, August 30, Upper Iowa University has accepted the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge. The initiative, created by the White House and the U.S. Department of Education, invites colleges and universit...
Jul 28, 2021, 12:11pm EDT
Upper Iowa University now offering courses at NAS Meridian
Upper Iowa University (UIU), an award-winning, military-friendly university founded in 1857 with multiple education locations at military installations, is now offering courses at the U.S. Naval Air Station (NAS) in Meridian, Mississippi. Students can ...
Jul 27, 2021, 5:01pm EDT
Team Peacock is on the road again
Looking forward to putting 2020 in the rearview mirror, Upper Iowa University's (UIU) Team Peacock is on the road again with RAGBRAI XLVIII Sunday, July 25 - Saturday, July 31. The goal of the 2021 fundraising campaign has been exceeded with over $18,...
Jul 26, 2021, 11:44am EDT
Upper Iowa University introduces new academic and networking opportunities
As part of its unwavering commitment to accessible higher education and lifelong learning, Upper Iowa University (UIU) is always eager to introduce new academic and networking opportunities to students at an affordable price. This fall is no exception ...
Jul 16, 2021, 9:30am EDT
Upper Iowa University named Military Friendly Silver School
Upper Iowa University (UIU) announced today that it has been named a Military Friendly Silver School Award recipient in the private university, not offering a doctorate, category for 2021-22 by VIQTORY (formerly Victory Media). Institutions earning the...
Jul 2, 2021, 3:11pm EDT
Upper Iowa University names alumnus/Geneva, Ill., financial planner new Board of Trustee chair
A financial planner and Upper Iowa University (UIU) alumnus has been elected chair of UIU's Board of Trustees. Scott Lebin '64 is president and CEO of Lebin Financial Management, Inc., and Managed Economics for Doctors, Inc., in Geneva, Illinois. He re...
Jul 1, 2021, 5:59pm EDT
Upper Iowa University named 'Best for Vets'
Upper Iowa University (UIU) has once again been named a "Best for Vets" college by Military Times. UIU is ranked 48th nationally and 8th in the Midwest region among nonprofit four-year colleges and universities. "This repeated recognition is a testame...
Jun 23, 2021, 11:10am EDT
Upper Iowa University Honors Project takes flight with successful 'Bird Friendly' designation
After providing presentations to the Fayette City Council, hosting programs in the community and applying for a grant, the efforts of an Upper Iowa University alumnus has resulted in Fayette being designated a Bird Friendly Community. With the announce...
May 21, 2021, 9:01am EDT
Upper Iowa University recognizes Csomay Honors graduates
Upper Iowa University (UIU) recognized three graduates for their Universitywide and community leadership during its May 8 Commencement ceremony at Fayette Campus. Those graduates - Jayde Blue, West Union, Iowa, Alyson Carroll, Oswego, Illinois, and Kai...
May 13, 2021, 1:39pm EDT
Upper Iowa University recognizes its 2021 Mangan Award recipients
Sue Burrack, assistant professor of education, and Susan Massey, assistant professor of education/Master of Education program director, have been awarded Upper Iowa University's (UIU) 2021 Mangan Teaching awards. Established in 2019 by Roger '62 and Al...
May 13, 2021, 10:07am EDT