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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
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
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
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
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
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
Upper Iowa University announces Homecoming King and Queen
Following the Thursday, October 1, coronation ceremony at Upper Iowa University's Fayette, Iowa, Campus, Pete the Peacock offered his congratulations to Upper Iowa University Homecoming King Noah Antes, a biology and chemistry double major from Rochest...
Oct 5, 2020, 12:18pm EDT
Upper Iowa University recognizes five alumni during virtual Homecoming
Five Upper Iowa University (UIU) graduates were recognized Monday (today) as part of UIU's virtual Peacock Strong homecoming celebration through October 3. The alumni were recognized for their professional accomplishments as an emerging alumni, or thr...
Sep 28, 2020, 3:27pm EDT
Upper Iowa University to celebrate a virtual 'Peacock Strong' Homecoming
In other years, Upper Iowa University (UIU) would be making final preparations to host a large contingent of returning alumni and the entire UIU community at Fayette Campus for its annual Homecoming celebration. While some of this year's activities hav...
Sep 18, 2020, 2:47pm EDT