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Upper Iowa University surpasses Giving Day goals
The Upper Iowa University (UIU) community once again beat the clock and surpassed its Giving Day goals. More than 550 donors contributed $95,688 over 1,857 minutes Wednesday, April 25, through Thursday, April 26, as part of UIU's second annual event. E...
Apr 30, 2018, 5:38pm EDT
Alumnus to deliver Upper Iowa University commencement address
An Upper Iowa University (UIU) alumnus and Peacock Hall of Fame inductee from Phoenix, Arizona, will deliver the commencement address during the University's 156th graduation ceremonies at Harms-Eischeid Stadium in Fayette, Iowa, on Saturday, May 5. ...
Apr 20, 2018, 9:42am EDT
Transformation complete: Upper Iowa University to showcase Peacock Arts and Athletic Center April 24
A manufacturing facility destined for dormancy was recently transformed into a high-energy studio and training facility thanks to a spirit of collaboration, innovation and community-mindedness in rural northeast Iowa. Upper Iowa University's (UIU) art ...
Apr 16, 2018, 10:41am EDT
Countdown set to begin for Upper Iowa University Giving Day
For 1,857 minutes on Wednesday, April 25, Upper Iowa University (UIU) is providing an opportunity to alumni, faculty, staff, current and future students, and friends of the University to make a positive impact in the lives of future UIU students. As pa...
Apr 16, 2018, 9:22am EDT
UIU Giving Day set for April 25-26
Since 1857, Upper Iowa University (UIU) has prepared students to succeed - in the classroom and in the world. Beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, alumni and friends of the University will have 1,857 minutes to make a difference in the next genera...
Mar 29, 2018, 12:48pm EDT
Upper Iowa University Student Government president re-elected
A Spring Valley, Illinois, native has been re-elected Upper Iowa University (UIU) Student Government Association (SGA) president. Hayley Cessna, a junior chemistry major, was recently elected alongside four additional officers at UIU's Fayette Campus f...
Mar 22, 2018, 11:32am EDT
Upper Iowa University professor awarded for innovative teaching
Upper Iowa University (UIU) Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Tiffany Kragnes was awarded the Teaching, Learning and Scholarship (TLS) Innovative Design Award during the recent 2018 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting in New Orlea...
Mar 22, 2018, 10:08am EDT
Upper Iowa University and Marshalltown Community School District reach CAP agreement
Marshalltown Community School District employees and their family members now benefit from a newly established partnership with Upper Iowa University (UIU). As Corporate Advantage Partnership (CAP) members, the eligible school employees, their spouses ...
Mar 20, 2018, 11:14am EDT
Upper Iowa University wrestling receives $100,000 'challenge gift'
Upper Iowa University (UIU) Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Roger Mangan and his wife, Alice, have pledged $100,000 in an effort to further strengthen the Peacock wrestling program. The "challenge gift" aims to spur an additional $100,000 in funds raise...
Mar 7, 2018, 10:44am EST
Upper Iowa University and ChildServe agree to CAP partnership
ChildServe employees and their family members now benefit from a partnership with Upper Iowa University (UIU). As Corporate Advantage Partnership (CAP) program members, ChildServe employees, their spouses and dependent children (under the age of 26) ar...
Mar 2, 2018, 1:23pm EST