FAYETTE, IOWA (February 18, 2022) — The Upper Iowa University (UIU) community once again showered the University with its support during the recent UIU Giving Day celebration as more than 575 donors contributed approximately $88,000 as part of the annual event. As part of this year's Valentine's theme, couples who each graduated from UIU were asked to share their love for UIU through the Couples Giving Day challenge. Participants shared a current photo of them together as well as their contribution during Giving Day. One hundred twelve couples, representing 224 Upper Iowa University degrees, combined to raise over $17,000.
"We are always greatly appreciative of the overwhelming support shown by our alumni, faculty, staff, students, and other friends and family of the University, not only during Giving Day but throughout each year," said Andrew Wenthe, UIU vice-president of external affairs. "The tradition of support by the Peacock family is simply amazing."
For additional information, including the respective donors and amounts raised during 2022, visit www.uiu.edu/givingday. Information about the 2023 event will be announced as the event draws near.
About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, non-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to about 4,500 students — nationally and internationally — at its Fayette, Iowa, Campus and over twenty US locations. 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.
