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Upper Iowa University alumnus to deliver commencement address
An Upper Iowa University (UIU) alumnus and Peacock Hall of Fame inductee from Littleton, Colorado, will deliver the commencement address during UIU's 2021 in-person graduation ceremonies at Harms-Eischeid Stadium in Fayette, Iowa, Saturday, May 8. A n...
Apr 30, 2021, 10:50am EDT
Upper Iowa University in-person commencement planned for May 8
Approximately 450 students will be recognized for earning their respective degrees during Upper Iowa University's (UIU) in-person commencement ceremonies at Harms-Eischeid Stadium in Fayette, Iowa, Saturday, May 8. UIU is making a number of modificatio...
Apr 23, 2021, 2:51pm EDT
Upper Iowa University professor named Fulbright Scholar
The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased to announce that Upper Iowa University associate professor of psychology Melinda Heinz has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Ireland. Heinz...
Apr 22, 2021, 5:57pm EDT
Upper Iowa University to 'Celebrate UIU Day' April 22-23
Alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of Upper Iowa University (UIU) will once again have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of future UIU students during the annual Celebrate UIU Days Thursday, April 22 - Friday, April 23. ...
Apr 16, 2021, 2:41pm EDT
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