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UIU to host Tribute Week
Over its 166-year history, Upper Iowa University (UIU) has assisted thousands of students in achieving their educational goals. One underlying factor for this accomplishment has always been the people who have made a difference and created a lasting im...
Aug 23, 2023, 11:34am EDT
UIU to host meet and greet with alum and Netflix "Barbecue Showdown" winner Thyron Mathews
Upper Iowa University is proud to announce that it will be hosting a special meet and greet event with Thyron Mathews, the winner of Netflix's season two's "Barbecue Showdown." The event offers attendees a unique opportunity to meet and interact with t...
Aug 3, 2023, 12:54pm EDT
Upper Iowa University and Gannett/YouDecide reach CAP agreement
Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce its newest Corporate Advantage Partnership (CAP) with Gannett/YouDecide. Gannett/YouDecide is a Mass Media Holding Company and is the largest U.S. newspaper publisher currently. Gannett/YouDecide employees w...
Aug 1, 2023, 5:46pm EDT
Celebrating community and education, Upper Iowa University returns to the Iowa State Fair
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is thrilled to announce its return to the Iowa State Fair where the University will once again provide high school and current college students with the opportunity to win free UIU tuition awards and classes. The University'...
Jul 19, 2023, 5:52pm EDT
UIU sponsoring Friday activities at the Fayette County Fair
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is excited to be sponsoring activities Friday, July 21 at the Fayette County Fair. Visitors to the UIU area at the fair can participate in fun games, free temporary peacock tattoos and punch balloons, and giveaways, creating...
Jul 14, 2023, 2:51pm EDT
UIU's Team Peacock returns for RAGBRAI L
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is excited to announce the return of Team Peacock for RAGBRAI L, one of the largest and longest-running bicycle tours in the world. With a renewed commitment to supporting education and empowering students, Team Peacock aims...
Jul 13, 2023, 12:48pm EDT
UIU's online communications degree recognized by Forbes Advisor Education
Upper Iowa University (UIU) has received an additional recognition by Forbes Advisor Education, this time for one of the best online bachelor's degrees in communications. Upper Iowa was recognized along with nine other U.S. institutions for its communi...
Jun 30, 2023, 3:10pm EDT
UIU receives Viafield grant
Fayette campus students will soon benefit from a $4,000 grant awarded by Viafield to Upper Iowa University. The funds will be used to purchase CPR mannequins and AED machines for the Exercise Science Program at UIU. "The Exercise Science Program is ex...
May 31, 2023, 3:41pm EDT
UIU's online health services administration degree recognized by Forbes Advisor Education
Forbes Advisor Education has recognized Upper Iowa University (UIU) for offering one of the best online bachelor's degrees in healthcare administration. Upper Iowa and nine other U.S. institutions were recognized. Occupations in health services admini...
May 19, 2023, 2:01pm EDT
UIU 2023 commencement address to be delivered by Upper Iowa University alumna
An Upper Iowa University alumna from North Palm Beach, Florida, will deliver the keynote address during the University's 2023 commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 6. Sue Crafton Regan '67 graduated with majors in physical education and psychology. A ...
Apr 18, 2023, 10:55am EDT