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Dennis Soppe, American Legion of Iowa Foundation Director and member of Post 339 in Fayette, presented the contribution to UIU President Kathy Franken.

American Legion of Iowa Foundation funds scholarship

Upper Iowa University is a proud recipient of The American Legion of Iowa Foundation scholarship award program. Thanks to their generosity, two UIU students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be a veteran, spouse of a veteran, depe...

Oct 24, 2024, 1:02pm EDT

Upper Iowa University Homecoming 2024 Schedule Unveiled; October 7 - 13

As autumn unfolds and the air turns crisp, we can look forward to three beloved traditions: cozy sweaters for brisk mornings, vibrant fall foliage, and of course UIU football games! With Homecoming just around the corner, anticipation is building for a...

Oct 3, 2024, 5:13pm EDT

UIU announces "Night of the Peacocks" Homecoming Ball

Upper Iowa University is thrilled to announce a new twist to its Homecoming Week festivities set for October 7-13 on the Fayette Campus. All are invited to the HOMECOMING BALL "Night of the Peacocks" on Friday, October 11. During this fundraising cele...

Aug 7, 2024, 2:39pm EDT

Upper Iowa University earns 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation

Upper Iowa University (UIU) announced today that it has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprie...

Jul 3, 2024, 12:00pm EDT

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

Kathy Franken was inaugurated as UIU's 22nd President on May 3, 2024.

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

Hillary Wehe, Program Director for UIU's Master of Arts in Psychology

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

About Upper Iowa University

About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 5,800 students—nationally and internationally—at its Fayette campus, 25 U.S. education centers, as well as centers in Malaysia and Hong Kong. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree programs. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual enrollment programs for high school students as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for learners of any age. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.