FAYETTE, IA (01/16/2014)(readMedia)-- The Upper Iowa University Athletic Department will recognize 179 student-athletes who earned a spot on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll on Friday, Jan. 24 between the men's and women's basketball games against Concorida University, St. Paul.

"We are thrilled to announce the Athletic Director's Honor Roll for the Fall semester," Brandi Rideout, the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services said. "We had a significant increase of student-athletes achieving a 3.2 GPA this past fall which is a testament to their hard work and commitment to academic success. We congratulate them and are very proud of their accomplishments in the classroom."

To earn consideration for the Athletic Director's Honor Roll, a student-athlete must have earned a minimum 3.20 grade-point average during the 2013 Fall semester. In years past, the standard was 3.0 but was raised last year to encourage Upper Iowa student-athletes to achieve at a higher level in the classroom.

Also, 32 student-athletes held a perfect 4.0 GPA during the fall semester (indicated with a * below), while 17 of these student-athletes (marked by a # below) hold a perfect GPA in their respective careers at UIU.

"These awards confirm our belief that academic-achievement and graduation is the number one reason why our student-athletes are here at Upper Iowa University," David Miller, the UIU Director of Athletics said. "This is a testament to the coaches here, and the quality of character in the student-athletes they recruit."

Currently the men's golf team has the highest male team career GPA at 3.30, while the women's golf team has the highest female team career GPA - 3.65.

Earlier this year, 34 student-athletes were named to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference All-Academic Teams in the fall of 2013. To be eligible for this honor, the student-athlete must be a member of the varsity traveling team and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or better. Also, the student-athlete must have reached sophomore academic and athletic standing at the institution represented with one full year completed at their institution.

Please see the list below to view all of the student-athletes being honored from your area.

Cheyenne Burnett of Rock Falls, IL, a member of the Softball

Paige Davis of Rock Falls, IL, a member of the Women's Cross Country

Haylie Franklin of Muscatine, IA, a member of the Women's Volleyball

About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs and leadership development opportunities to more than 6,200 students-nationally and internationally-at its Fayette campus and learning centers worldwide. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree program. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.

FAYETTE, IA (11/06/2013)(readMedia)-- Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its August 2013 graduates, followed by the degree earned and respective honors.

• Pamela Frost from Delmar, IA, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor/Science: Nursing in Nursing

• Brandon Hingtgen from Davenport, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Admin

• Vivian Spence from Milan, IL, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor/Science: Nursing in Nursing

• William Stellmach from Davenport, IA, graduated with a Associate of Arts in General Business

• Christian Wirth from Bettendorf, IA, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

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).

Upper Iowa University has 19 U.S. off-campus education centers, a traditional residential campus in Fayette, international centers in Hong Kong and Malaysia, as well as an extensive online program and a self-paced degree program.

About Upper Iowa University

Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs and leadership development opportunities to some 6,200 students-nationally and internationally-at its Fayette campus and learning centers worldwide. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree program. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.

FAYETTE, IA (08/30/2013)(readMedia)-- Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its June 2013 graduates, followed by the degree earned and respective honors.

• Hollie Bedford from Davenport, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Mgmt

• Warren Ewoldt from Long Grove, IA, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Mgmt

• Gregory Gillespie from Muscatine, IA, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Admin

• Austin Kean from Davenport, IA, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

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).

Upper Iowa University has 19 U.S. off-campus education centers, a traditional residential campus in Fayette, international centers in Hong Kong and Malaysia, as well as an extensive online program and a self-paced degree program.

About Upper Iowa University

Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs and leadership development opportunities to some 6,200 students-nationally and internationally-at its Fayette campus and learning centers worldwide. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree program. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.

FAYETTE, IA (06/18/2013)(readMedia)-- Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its 2013 graduates, degree earned and respective honors.

• Brandon Bleuer from Milan, IL, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Conservation Mgmt

• Shaun Eberhart from Charlotte, IA, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Plant Science

• Matthew Flesch from Bryant, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Conservation Mgmt

• Nathan Keeney from DeWitt, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Conservation Mgmt

• Allen Ketelsen from De Witt, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Conservation Mgmt

• Kaley Kile from West Liberty, IA, graduated with a Master of Business Admin in Human Resources Mgmt Emphasis

• Krista Long from Long Grove, IA, graduated with a Master of Business Admin in Human Resources Mgmt Emphasis

• Amanda Salyars from Muscatine, IA, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business

• John Weiland from Davenport, IA, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Finance

• Brian Yeager from Silvis, IL, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services

• Leann Zinn from Davenport, IA, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Mgmt

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).

Upper Iowa University has 19 U.S. off-campus education centers, a traditional residential campus in Fayette, international centers in Hong Kong and Malaysia, as well as an extensive online program and an independent study program. About 2,000 students who completed their associate, bachelor or master degrees through these UIU offerings graduated in the UIU ceremonies. Of those, 700 graduated from the Fayette location, more than 1,000 completed their degree at a U.S. center, 500 graduated through online or independent study programs, and 250 were from the international centers. UIU is one of the most diverse universities in Iowa. In all, the graduates represented 36 states and 14 nations.

About Upper Iowa University

Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs and leadership development opportunities to some 6,200 students-nationally and internationally-at its Fayette campus and learning centers worldwide. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and independent study. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.