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8th Annual Giving Day - Battle of the Generations Comes to a Close
The Upper Iowa University (UIU) community stepped up once again for the 8th annual Giving Day, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the University. The April 24 & 25 event generated over $125,000 thanks to more than 250 s...
May 22, 2024, 9:00am EDT
Upper Iowa University inaugurates Kathy Franken as the 22nd President
Students, alumni, faculty, staff, community members, and guests filled Dorman Gymnasium on Friday, May 3, for the formal inauguration and investiture of Kathy Franken as the University's 22nd President. In May of 2023, the Upper Iowa University Board ...
May 20, 2024, 9:00am EDT
Upper Iowa University introduces Master of Arts in Psychology graduate degree
Upper Iowa University (UIU) will introduce a new graduate degree program in the fall of 2024. The Master of Arts in Psychology degree will be a fully online degree which will provide students opportunities for career advancement, especially for leaders...
May 13, 2024, 10:32am EDT
Upper Iowa University Announces Dr. Celina Peerman as Commencement Speaker
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is proud to announce Dr. Celina Peerman will deliver the keynote address during the University's 2024 commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 4. Dr. Peerman is UIU alumna with a master's degree in business leadership, a Ph.D. ...
Apr 23, 2024, 5:42pm EDT
Upper Iowa University Announces 'Battle of the Generations', Giving Days 2024
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is thrilled to announce its eighth annual Giving Day event, "Battle of the Generations," set to take place Wednesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 25, 2024. Since the inception of Giving Day in 2017, the UIU community has g...
Apr 16, 2024, 2:40pm EDT
U.S. News & World Report recognizes UIU online programs
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is proud to announce its recognition in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Bachelor's Programs rankings. This accolade underscores UIU's commitment to providing accessible online education, tailored to meet the needs...
Feb 21, 2024, 12:25pm EST
Scholarship initiative to lessen tuition cost for 20 incoming freshmen
An Upper Iowa University education will become even more affordable for 10 members of each of UIU's next two incoming classes thanks to the generous support of Ralph and Erica Kauten. Mr. Kauten, a native of rural Fayette County and student at UIU in ...
Feb 13, 2024, 6:07pm EST
UIU awards Churbuck Scholarship to Aztec, NM resident
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is proud to announce the 2023-2024 Lew Churbuck Scholarship is awarded to Jayden Shaw. This endowed scholarship pays tribute to the late Dr. Lewis "Lew" Churbuck, a 1967 graduate of Upper Iowa, who was a beloved biology pro...
Dec 8, 2023, 10:35am EST
UIU awards Knight Scholarship to NFV graduates
Upper Iowa University (UIU) has awarded the Carlton W. Knight and Maxine B. Knight Endowed Scholarship to 2023 North Fayette Valley graduates, Ben Mabb and Makenna Grove. Ben Mabb, the son of Daryl and Nicky Mabb, of Wadena, Iowa, is currently majorin...
Dec 8, 2023, 10:21am EST
UIU's Student Philanthropy Council to host 'Gift of Giving'
The Student Philanthropy Council (SPC), a dedicated volunteer student group at Upper Iowa University (UIU), is proud to announce its upcoming fundraising initiative, 'SPC's Gift of Giving,' set to take place December 11 and 12. As philanthropic ambassa...
Dec 1, 2023, 1:56pm EST