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2/13/2024

Scholarship initiative to lessen tuition cost for 20 incoming freshmen

An Upper Iowa University education will become even more affordable for 10 members of each of UIU’s next two incoming classes thanks to the generous support of Ralph and Erica Kauten. Mr. Kauten, a native of rural Fayette County and student at UIU in the late 60s and early 70s, has committed $500,000 to establish…

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1/11/2024

2023 Fall Dean’s List

Upper Iowa University is proud to announce the Dean’s List for the 2023 fall session. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

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12/1/2023

UIU’s Student Philanthropy Council to host ‘Gift of Giving’

The Student Philanthropy Council (SPC), a dedicated volunteer student group at Upper Iowa University (UIU), is proud to announce its upcoming fundraising initiative, ‘SPC’s Gift of Giving,’ set to take place December 11 and 12. As philanthropic ambassadors for UIU, the SPC orchestrates student-led fundraising projects that aim to enhance the overall student experience and…

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11/22/2023

July and August 2023 graduates

Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the graduates of July and August 2023 and their respective degrees/honors.

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11/8/2023

UIU recognized as ‘Best for Vets’ College

Upper Iowa University (UIU) has been named a “Best for Vets” college by Military Times. UIU ranked 16th in the primarily online category. “The UIU faculty and staff deeply appreciate the commitment of servicemembers to our country,” said UIU’s Director of Military and Veterans Affairs Brandy Branstetter. “In turn, we are honored to assist the…

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11/2/2023

UIU to host Veterans Day program November 10

Upper Iowa University (UIU) extends a cordial invitation to the public for its annual Veterans Day program scheduled for Friday, November 10. The event will feature Dennis Soppe, the American Legion Department Commander for the State of Iowa, as the guest speaker. Soppe’s journey began when he graduated from North High School in West Union,…

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10/24/2023

Upper Iowa University Announces 22nd President

The Board of Trustees at Upper Iowa University has named Kathy Franken as the University’s 22nd President. This would also be a milestone in UIU history as Franken is the first woman president to lead the University. “Since becoming Interim President in May, Kathy has led the University through a number of critical initiatives, which…

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9/29/2023

2023 Summer Dean’s List

Upper Iowa University is proud to announce the Dean’s List for the 2023 summer session. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

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9/25/2023

2023 Faculty and Staff Recognition

Faculty and staff at Upper Iowa University (UIU) were recognized for their dedicated service during the UIU Service Awards and Recognition Luncheon held Wednesday, September 13, at Fayette Campus. The honored employees were: Mangan Teaching Awards Tenure-Track Faculty: Dr. Teresa Frecking, associate professor of education Tenured Faculty: Blair Siem, associate professor of accounting Adjunct Faculty:…

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9/6/2023

Upper Iowa University named Military Friendly® Top 10 Spouse School

Upper Iowa University (UIU) has been named a Military Friendly® Top 10 Spouse School Award recipient in the private university, not offering a doctorate, category for 2023-24. UIU currently holds a Military Friendly® Top 10 Gold School Award for 2023-2024 in the private university, not offering a doctorate category for current military and veterans. “Upper…

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