FAYETTE, IA (11/03/2015)(readMedia)-- Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its August 2015 graduates, followed by the degree earned.

Davenport, IA - Kelli Akers, Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting

Davenport, IA - Lucinda Chaney, Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting

Davenport, IA - XaVeria Mayes, Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology

Rock Island, IL - Jennifer McKinley, Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology

Bettendorf, IA - Britta Ogden, Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts

Geneseo, IL - Bobbi Shannon, Bachelor of Science degree in Management

Davenport, IA - Leann Zinn, Master of Business Admin degree in Human Resources Mgmt Emphasis

• Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its June 2015 graduates, followed by the degree earned and respective honors.

Dallas Farber of Bettendorf, IA, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude

Vanessa Van Pelt of Bettendorf, IA, Bachelor of Science

Honors qualifications as follows: Summa cum laude is awarded to those with a 3.8 to 4.0 GPA; magna cum laude (3.6-3.79 GPA), and cum laude (3.3-3.59 GPA).

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.

FAYETTE, IA (07/22/2015)(readMedia)-- Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its May 2015 graduates, followed by the degree earned.

Sarah Brennan of Davenport, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Shawn Cotton of LeClaire, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

Sara Ehrecke of Davenport, IA, graduated with a Master of Business Admin in Organizational Devel Emphasis.

Haylie Franklin of Muscatine, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise/Sport Studies.

Elizabeth Guy of Le Claire, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Jann Hebrank of Eldridge, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Cody Hobson of Bettendorf, IA, graduated with a Master of Business Admin in Organizational Devel Emphasis.

Ram Marme of DeWitt, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Jesse Pennock of De Witt, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Admin.

Traci Schmidt of Blue Grass, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science.

Kathryn Troendle of Bettendorf, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services.

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.

FAYETTE, IA (06/11/2015)(readMedia)-- Upper Iowa University has released its 2014-15 Dean's List. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 GPA for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

This updated release includes students from each of the UIU centers located across Iowa and the United States.

Chelsea Reuter of Davenport, IA

Shaneika Allbritton of Davenport, IA

Sarah Brennan of Davenport, IA

Stephanie Carmichael of Moline, IL

Julian Conner of Bettendorf, IA

Shawn Cotton of LeClaire, IA

April Davis of Bettendorf, IA

Faris Denger of Davenport, IA

Elizabeth Guy of Le Claire, IA

Monte Harrington of Davenport, IA

Andrew Jensen of Le Claire, IA

Lauren Lewis of Bettendorf, IA

XaVeria Mayes of Davenport, IA

Jennifer McKinley of Rock Island, IL

Nicholas Myers of Bettendorf, IA

Amy O'Neal of Rock Island, IL

Bobbi Shannon of Geneseo, IL

Annulka Shipp of Bettendorf, IA

Rick Tague of McCausland, IA

Brittney Williams of Rock Island, IL

Jamie Williams of Bettendorf, IA

Haylie Franklin of Muscatine, IA

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.

FAYETTE, IA (05/26/2015)(readMedia)-- Upper Iowa University recently held its 30th annual Scholarships and Awards Recognition Banquet and awarded 129 scholarships to students across the University. Several local recipients were selected for recognition by the UIU Honors and Awards Committee. The following local residents were recipients of an award:

Tammy Lubell of Bettendorf (52722) earned the Lucille Dickman Scholarship. Given by Milo Maltbie, class of 1892, in honor of his niece, Lucille, class of 1922, daughter of his sister, Adella Maltbie Dickman, and John W. Dickman, this scholarship is awarded to academically deserving students with a 2.5 grade point average or better.

Jennifer McKinley of Rock Island (61201) earned the Linda Haines Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship was established in memory of Linda Haines, former Upper Iowa University associate vice president for Academic Extension, to support annual scholarships to deserving students enrolled in the Academic Extension program at 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.