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Murdock scholarships to benefit Upper Iowa University adult learners and traditional Campus students
Upper Iowa University (UIU) has announced the establishment of the Dennis and Marlene Murdock Leadership and Adult Learner scholarship funds. The scholarships honoring UIU Board chairman Dennis Murdock and his wife, Marlene, have provided over $90,000 ...
Feb 14, 2018, 5:54pm EST
Northeast Iowa Community College and Upper Iowa University sign unique Bridge to Success partnership agreement
Upper Iowa University and Northeast Iowa Community College signed a Letter of Understanding on Tuesday, January 23, that will create a new Bridge to Success Program for first-year college students. The four-year private university and community college...
Jan 23, 2018, 6:40pm EST
Upper Iowa University online undergraduate and MBA programs ranked first in Iowa by U.S. News & World Report
The online undergraduate and MBA programs at Upper Iowa University (UIU) have each been ranked first in Iowa by U.S. News & World Report. UIU's online bachelor's program was ranked in the top 30 percent of online bachelor degree programs nationwide, wh...
Jan 9, 2018, 9:59am EST
Upper Iowa University named a 'Top School' in military and veteran education
Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) has once again awarded Upper Iowa University (UIU) the designation of a "Top School" in its 2018 MAE&T Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education. "T...
Jan 4, 2018, 1:24pm EST
Upper Iowa University named Military Friendly Top 10 Gold School
Upper Iowa University announced today that it has been named a Military Friendly® Top 10 Gold School Award recipient for 2018. Victory Media, originator of the family of Military Friendly® employment, entrepreneurship and education resources for vetera...
Dec 15, 2017, 6:02pm EST
Upper Iowa University and Rock Valley College announce tuition grant agreement
Upper Iowa University (UIU) and Rock Valley College (RVC) jointly announced today a new tuition grant for RVC graduates. All RVC graduates automatically qualify for a grant that will offset a portion of the cost of tuition when attending UIU. UIU, a...
Dec 15, 2017, 11:07am EST
Upper Iowa University names Rick Hartzell new director of athletics
Upper Iowa University announced Rick Hartzell as the University's new director of athletics today. Hartzell will assume his responsibilities January 3, 2018. "I am excited that Rick will be joining UIU as a member of our leadership team," said Upper...
Dec 7, 2017, 1:47pm EST
Upper Iowa University student artwork chosen for Cedar Valley Biennial exhibition
Six Upper Iowa University (UIU) students were recently chosen by juror Jane Gilmore, an Iowa artist and professor emeritus from Mount Mercy University, to showcase their artwork at the Cedar Valley Biennial exhibition in Waterloo, Iowa, Tuesday, Decemb...
Nov 29, 2017, 1:18pm EST
Gateway-Upper Iowa University transfer partnership to be recognized at anniversary event
Partnerships between Gateway Technical College and four-year institutions have given students the option of building on their Gateway education to gain the added skills and education of a bachelor's degree - and beyond. A partnership between Gateway...
Sep 8, 2017, 5:05pm EDT
UIU-Milwaukee/Elkhorn centers to celebrate 40 years of education
For a combined 40 years, Upper Iowa University (UIU) has been providing students attending the UIU-Milwaukee and UIU-Elkhorn centers an Education Built for Life. In honor of UIU-Milwaukee Center's 25th anniversary and UIU-Elkhorn Center's 15th annivers...
Aug 28, 2017, 2:01pm EDT