25 Mar 2021

Upper Iowa University Receives $1.16 Million Grant to Benefit Future Science Educators

By Karl Easttorp

 

From left: UIU Associate Professor of Biology William Jones with Ally Fink, double majoring in biology and psychology, from Plainfield, Illinois, and Kyle Domin, majoring in athletic training, from Westmont, Illinois

25 Mar 2021

Upper Iowa University's “Celebrate UIU Day” April 22-23

By Karl Easttorp

FAYETTE, IOWA (March 25, 2021) — Founded in 1857, through the act of philanthropy by Elizabeth Alexander and her family, Upper Iowa University (UIU) has always treasured the gift of giving. For the past five years, students, alumni, and friends have continued this tradition as part of the annual Celebrate UIU Days.

16 Dec 2020

Upper Iowa University and OnlineDegree.com Articulation Agreement Provides a Bridge for Adult Learners

By Karl Easttorp

FAYETTE, IOWA (December 16, 2020) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) has partnered with OnlineDegree.com to help bridge more adult students toward a college education. This partnership allows prospective UIU students to meet some of their general education requirements through OnlineDegree.com's self-paced online courses — tuition-free.

23 Oct 2020

Upper Iowa University Receives $134,000 to Improve Internet Connectivity for Students

By Karl Easttorp

FAYETTE, IOWA (October 23, 2020) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is among 43 Iowa colleges and universities awarded nearly $4.4 million to increase internet connectivity for students in the 2020-21 school year.

28 Sep 2020

Upper Iowa University Recognizes Five Alumni during Virtual Homecoming

By Karl Easttorp

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 28, 2020) — Five Upper Iowa University (UIU) graduates were recognized Monday (today) as part of UIU's virtual Peacock Strong homecoming celebration through October 3. The alumni were recognized for their professional accomplishments as an emerging alumni, or through service to the University, community, or country.

04 Aug 2020

Upper Iowa University Continues Planning for Session 1 Face-to-Face Classes

By Karl Easttorp

FAYETTE, IOWA (August 4, 2020) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is planning to conduct face-to-face classes for Fall Session 1 at its campus in Fayette, Iowa, and education locations in Iowa (Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Quad Cities, Waterloo) and Illinois (Rockford) beginning August 31.

08 Jun 2020

Upper Iowa University Announces August 31 Return to Classrooms

By Karl Easttorp

FAYETTE, IOWA (June 8, 2020) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) students will return to fall classes as originally scheduled on Monday, August 31.

27 May 2020

Upper Iowa University's Team Peacock to Host a Virtual Ride in July

By Karl Easttorp

FAYETTE, IOWA (May 27, 2020) — For the past 15 years, a dedicated group of Upper Iowa University (UIU) alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends participated in the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI). During the annual July event, the Team Peacock members promote UIU and raise money for University projects and funds.

21 May 2020

Upper Iowa University Ranked in Top Tier for Education during Pandemic

By Karl Easttorp

FAYETTE, IOWA (May 21, 2020) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is ranked in the top tier of four-year schools by Educate to Career (ETC). A non-profit organization, ETC's newest rankings address college planning during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. UIU is among only five Iowa private colleges and universities ranked in the tier-one rankings. Complete rankings can be viewed at www.jobsearchintelligence.com/etc/college-rankings-2020-update.

15 May 2020

Upper Iowa University Distributing CARES Funding to Students

By Karl Easttorp

FAYETTE, IOWA (May 15, 2020) — Recognizing that many of its students could be facing financial setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Upper Iowa University (UIU) is doing everything in its power to provide support and assistance to those students in need.

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