01 Oct 2026

Upper Iowa University Announces Summer 2026 Dean's List

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (October 1, 2026) — Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2026 Summer Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Elizabeth Burnham of Bettendorf (IA)

Lydia Campion of Bettendorf (IA)

Shelby Johnson of Davenport (IA)

Stephanie Brown of Bettendorf (IA)

Shanon Carlson of Bettendorf (IA)

Anna Clark of Davenport (IA)

23 Sep 2026

Upper Iowa University Honors Faculty with 2025-2026 Roger and Alice Mangan Excellence in Teaching Awards

By Lynette Brandt

From left: Dr Lena Mae Johnson, Dr Staci Kinzebach, and Dr Rachel Majewski

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 23, 2026) — Upper Iowa University has recognized three faculty members with the 2025-2026 Roger and Alice Mangan Excellence in Teaching Award, honoring educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication to student learning and academic excellence.

15 Sep 2026

Upper Iowa University Announces Spring 2026 Graduates

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 15, 2026) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its March and May 2026 graduates.

Carly Addington of Davenport (IA)

Courtney Davison of Walcott (IA)

Jesus Gonzalez-Hayes of Bettendorf (IA)

Brittany Gravert of Davenport (IA)

Erica Henderson of Davenport (IA)

Lily Jefford of De Witt (IA)

Ofelia Leza of Muscatine (IA)

Annie McMahon of Davenport (IA)

Jadyn Mowder of Bettendorf (IA)

09 Sep 2026

Blue Stars Achieve Highest DCI World Championships Finish Since 1977 Following Spring Training at Upper Iowa University (UIU); Corps Will Return to Fayette Campus

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 9, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is celebrating a historic season for the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps following the organization's first Spring Training residency at UIU's Fayette Campus and is pleased to announce that the partnership will continue in the years ahead.

20 Aug 2026

Upper Iowa University Launches uiuElevate to Expand Access to Professional and Continuing Education

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (August 20, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) announced the launch of uiuElevate, a new learning platform designed to make professional development, continuing education, and specialized learning opportunities more accessible to individuals and organizations.

08 Jul 2026

Upper Iowa University Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (July 8, 2026) — Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2026 Spring Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Annastasia Summers of Eldridge (Iowa)

Misty Albert of Davenport (Iowa)

Elizabeth Burnham of Bettendorf (Iowa)

Lydia Campion of Bettendorf (Iowa)

Taylor Collins of Bettendorf (Iowa)

Abigail DeBlieck of Coal Valley (Illinois)

01 Jul 2026

Upper Iowa University Expands Opportunities with Four New Career-Focused Academic Programs

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (July 1, 2026) — Upper Iowa University is continuing its investment in workforce-ready education with the launch of four new academic offerings designed to prepare students for careers in high-demand industries.

Beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, UIU will introduce Bachelor's degrees in Digital Marketing, Project Management, and Public Health, along with a new Business Analytics emphasis within its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

11 Jun 2026

Upper Iowa University Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly School Designation

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (June 11, 2026) — Upper Iowa University announced that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly School designation.

Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 3,200 companies participated in the survey.

30 Apr 2026

Upper Iowa University Announces 2026 Commencement Details

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (April 30, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is proud to announce Jeanie Vaudt, District Court Judge for Iowa's 5C Judicial District in Polk County, Iowa, will deliver the keynote address during the University's 2026 commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 9.

20 Apr 2026

Upper Iowa University Continues Commitment to Displaced Workers Through "Invest in You" Grant

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) continues its commitment to supporting displaced workers through its Invest in You Grant, an initiative designed to help individuals affected by layoffs return to school or complete their degrees.

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