Left to right: UIU President William R Duffy II; UIU Archivist Janette Garcia; Jan (Shimek) Coonrod, husband of the author Jim Boyle; author Janis Bennington Van Buren, Jeff Shimek, Jim Shimek, and Cheryl Peterson. The Shimeks and Peterson are great-grandchildren of Julie Graham Stepp, who helped care for Collins during the last years of her life

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 17, 2021) To further assist the entire military family achieve their academic and career goals, Upper Iowa University (UIU) announced in September 2020 the creation of the Military Family Grant.

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 17, 2021) — The 2021-22 Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery schedule has opened with "It's Not All Black and White," the featured works of Stephanie Chambers. Chambers currently serves as assistant professor of art at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas. The exhibit is open through Friday, October 1.

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 13, 2021) Upper Iowa University (UIU) will host author Jan (Bennington) Van Buren at Fayette Campus Monday, September 20. As part of her visit, Van Buren will present a copy of her recently-completed book, "Susan Angeline Collins: With a Hallelujah Heart" to UIU and President William R Duffy II at 1PM at Alexander Dickman Hall.

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 13, 2021) — Homecoming is a tradition which has stood the test of time. Each year, schools of all types and sizes come together for athletic competitions, tailgating, student success fundraisers, alumni reunions, recognition ceremonies, and many other celebratory events.

FAYETTE, IOWA (August 13, 2021) St Bernard, Louisiana, Chamber of Commerce employees, members, and their family members now benefit from a partnership with Upper Iowa University (UIU).

FAYETTE, IOWA (August 4, 2021) — The donations of over 650 supporters have helped Upper Iowa University (UIU) reach its goal to endow the Andres School of Education Dean's Fund (Betty's Team Fund). This achievement further recognizes the Andres family legacy at UIU and marks the third Dean's Fund endowment to reach the $250,000 level at the University.

FAYETTE, IOWA (August 4, 2021) — With Upper Iowa University's (UIU) return to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, high school and current college students will once again have the opportunity to win UIU tuition awards and free classes. To enter the respective drawings, students are encouraged to visit the University's information booth, located in the Varied Industries Building during the August 12-22 event.

FAYETTE, IOWA (July 28, 2021) — With classrooms set to reopen for Session 1 on Monday, August 30, Upper Iowa University has accepted the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge. The initiative, created by the White House and the US Department of Education, invites colleges and universities across the country to join in furthering the efforts to end the pandemic.

FAYETTE, IOWA (July 28, 2021) Upper Iowa University (UIU), an award-winning, military-friendly university founded in 1857 with multiple education locations at military installations, is now offering courses at the US Naval Air Station (NAS) in Meridian, Mississippi. Students can earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in business administration with either an accounting or supply-chain management emphasis.

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