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Upper Iowa University ranked in top tier for education during pandemic
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is ranked in the top tier of four-year schools by Educate to Career (ETC). A nonprofit organization, ETC's newest rankings address college planning during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. UIU is among only five Iowa privat...
May 20, 2020, 5:45pm EDT
Upper Iowa University distributing CARES funding to students
Recognizing that many of its students could be facing financial setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Upper Iowa University (UIU) is doing everything in its power to provide support and assistance to those students in need. UIU will receive approx...
May 14, 2020, 7:27pm EDT
Upper Iowa University celebrates its 2020 graduates during first virtual commencement
"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary people," Upper Iowa University (UIU) alumnus Neil Wilkinson '99 said as he addressed UIU's 2020 graduates during the University's first virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday. "Time after time, I hear of...
May 10, 2020, 8:23pm EDT
Upper Iowa University alumnus to deliver virtual commencement address
An Upper Iowa University (UIU) alumnus will deliver the commencement address during the University's first virtual graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 9. A native of rural Westgate, Iowa, Neil Wilkinson '99 has been in the financial services ind...
May 1, 2020, 7:24pm EDT
Upper Iowa University and U.S. Army Field Artillery announce articulation agreement
Upper Iowa University (UIU) and the U.S. Army Field Artillery (FA) have announced an articulation agreement for Army Field Artillery (CMF13) enlisted soldiers to receive maximum credit toward the UIU Associate of Arts in liberal arts and Bachelor of Sc...
Apr 28, 2020, 5:34pm EDT
Upper Iowa University's Celebrate UIU Day raises nearly $100,000
Upper Iowa University's Celebrate UIU Day proved to be an inspirational success as the UIU community secured approximately $95,000 through 531 donations during an 1,857-minute period on Thursday, April 16, and Friday, April 17. Support for Celebrate UI...
Apr 24, 2020, 11:22am EDT
Upper Iowa University's 'Celebrate UIU Day' begins April 16
For 1,857 minutes starting Thursday, April 16, Upper Iowa University (UIU) is providing an opportunity to alumni, faculty, staff, and other friends of the University to "Celebrate UIU Day" and make a positive impact in the lives of current and future U...
Apr 8, 2020, 4:42pm EDT
Upper Iowa University's 'Celebrate UIU Day' to benefit Student Emergency Fund
As another example of its response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Upper Iowa University (UIU) has shifted the focus and purpose of its fourth annual Giving Day to "Celebrate UIU Day," scheduled to begin Thursday, April 16. During this time of unfore...
Mar 30, 2020, 11:18am EDT
Upper Iowa University modifies format of spring commencement
After much discussion with Upper Iowa University (UIU) leadership and a review of various options, UIU President William R. Duffy II announced today the decision to transition the May 9, 2020, traditional commencement ceremony at UIU's Fayette, Iowa, C...
Mar 19, 2020, 6:38pm EDT
Upper Iowa University Giving Day set for April 16-17
As part of Upper Iowa University's (UIU) tradition of giving, students, alumni and friends are being asked to step forward and "Make It Grand" for 1,857 minutes during UIU Giving Day Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17. Several ways people can s...
Mar 5, 2020, 3:07pm EST