28 Sep 2026

Tony- and Grammy-Nominated John Cariani to Perform at Heritage Center with Area Students

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (September 28, 2026) — Actor and playwright John Cariani will headline a night of Broadway hits performed by University of Dubuque and area high school students during A Broadway Cabaret with Special Guest John Cariani at 7PM, Friday, October 2, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque (UD).

10 Sep 2026

Comedian Nate Jackson Returns to Heritage Center, University of Dubuque, for a Night of Laughs

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (September 10, 2026) — Comedian Nate Jackson returns to Homecoming at the University of Dubuque (UD) with a night of laughs at 8PM, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center. The performance is part of the 14th annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series.

28 Aug 2026

University of Dubuque Fosters Student Success, Advances Academic Excellence, and Supports Growth and Innovation Through New Academic Structure

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (August 28, 2026) — After several years of significant growth and change, this academic year the University of Dubuque (UD) implemented a recalibrated Office of Academic Affairs structure that will enhance both longstanding and new programs. The recalibration moved UD from one seminary, one college, and seventeen departments to one seminary, two colleges, and five schools.

24 Aug 2026

New MAI/OP Program Prepares Students for Service, Leadership, and Transformation in the Workplace

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (August 24, 2026) — The University of Dubuque has received official approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to offer a Master of Arts in industrial and organizational psychology. Launching this fall, the program will prepare students for professional service, leadership, and transformation in the workplace through the study of hiring and selection, training, performance, motivation, work design, organizational development, and consumer behavior.

13 Aug 2026

Experience the Legendary Sound of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash with The Highwaymen Live “A Musical Tribute”

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (August 13, 2026) — Relive the magic of perhaps the greatest country music supergroup of all time with Willie, Waylon, and Johnny Cash as The Highwaymen Live “A Musical Tribute,” presented by the Dubuque Arts Council, at 7:30PM, Saturday, September 19, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center on the University of Dubuque campus.

12 Aug 2026

Bisignano Art Gallery Opens the 2026-2027 Season with Plein Air Painters of Dubuque

By Stacey Ortman

UD Diamond, Mercedes Pfab

DUBUQUE, IOWA (August 12, 2026) — Experience the University of Dubuque in fresh and unexpected ways through the creative vision of the Plein Air Painters of Dubuque with “UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque” at the Bisignano Art Gallery on campus.

05 Aug 2026

Organist Jens Korndörfer to Perform at John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ Recital Series, University of Dubuque

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (August 5, 2026) — German American organist Jens Korndörfer DMus, will perform at the sixth annual John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ Recital Series at 3PM, Sunday, September 13, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque (UD). The recital is part of the 14th annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series.

23 Jul 2026

Joe Bormann Hired to Lead the University of Dubuque’s Bold Investment in Innovation with the Chlapaty Center for Innovation

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (July 23, 2026) — Throughout his career, Joe Bormann, MA, has been driven by the simple belief that students learn best by doing. He has brought that mindset to the University of Dubuque as the inaugural director of the Chlapaty Center for Innovation.

21 Jul 2026

Celebrated Bluegrass Duo Dailey and Vincent to Bring A Beautiful Life Tour to Heritage Center

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — Dailey and Vincent will perform music that speaks to faith, family, hope, and the journey they have walked together with A Beautiful Life Tour at 7:30PM, Saturday, August 15, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center. (University of Dubuque affiliates: Faculty, staff, alumni, veterans, and active military members receive a $5 discount.

16 Jul 2026

University of Dubuque Announces Fourteenth Annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (July 16, 2026) — Exuberant country music and dynamic performances are at the heart of the 14th annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series at the University of Dubuque.

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