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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
Upper Iowa University announces Deans' Challenge
Upper Iowa University Academic and Student Affairs will be hosting the first-ever Deans' Challenge, on April 26 and 27. The friendly fundraising competition was initiated by the school's Deans to inspire philanthropy and continue to strengthen communit...
Apr 14, 2023, 6:14pm EDT
UIU faculty presents community education events
Upper Iowa University (UIU) Delano Professor of Science Katherine McCarville is presenting three community education geology programs, for anyone (aimed for ages 8 - 80+) who is interested in rocks, fossils, or geology in the coming weeks. Those intere...
Apr 11, 2023, 3:02pm EDT
Upper Iowa University Partners with Hawkeye Community College on Associate-Baccalaureate Accelerated Nursing Program
Upper Iowa University (UIU) and Hawkeye Community College (Hawkeye) are partnering to create a unique pathway with an Associate-Baccalaureate Accelerated Nursing Program. This dual enrollment program allows nursing students the opportunity to complete ...
Mar 29, 2023, 2:05pm EDT
Upper Iowa University earns 2023-2024 Military Friendly School designation
Upper Iowa University (UIU) announced today that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprie...
Mar 17, 2023, 3:22pm EDT
Upper Iowa University professor to present plant survey research on March 23
Upper Iowa University (UIU) Professor of Science and Robert L. Fox Endowed Chair of Science Scott Figdore will present "A Preliminary Botanical Inventory of Fayette County" Thursday, March 23, at UIU's Fayette Campus. The free public program will begin...
Mar 16, 2023, 12:20pm EDT