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8/30/2023

Forbes Advisor Education recognizes UIU’s online public administration degree

Forbes Advisor Education has recognized Upper Iowa University (UIU) for offering one of the best online bachelor’s degrees in public administration. Upper Iowa and nine other U.S. institutions were recognized. Public administrators work in a variety of specialty areas, such as healthcare, finance, psychology, emergency disaster management, and agriculture. UIU’s public administration degree features emphases…

Forbes Education Advisor Recognition

8/23/2023

UIU to host Tribute Week

Over its 166-year history, Upper Iowa University (UIU) has assisted thousands of students in achieving their educational goals. One underlying factor for this accomplishment has always been the people who have made a difference and created a lasting impression. To celebrate the amazing people among the University family, all are invited to participate in Tribute…

UIU to host Tribute Week

8/3/2023

UIU to host meet and greet with alum and Netflix “Barbecue Showdown” winner Thyron Mathews

Upper Iowa University is proud to announce that it will be hosting a special meet and greet event with Thyron Mathews, the winner of Netflix’s season two’s “Barbecue Showdown.” The event offers attendees a unique opportunity to meet and interact with the culinary sensation. Upper Iowa University has partnered with UIU alum Thyron Mathews to…

Thyron Mathews Meet and Greet

8/1/2023

Upper Iowa University and Gannett/YouDecide reach CAP agreement

Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce its newest Corporate Advantage Partnership (CAP) with Gannett/YouDecide. Gannett/YouDecide is a Mass Media Holding Company and is the largest U.S. newspaper publisher currently. Gannett/YouDecide employees will soon have the opportunity to reap the benefits of Upper Iowa University’s (UIU) Corporate Advantage Partnership (CAP) program. As CAP partners, the…

UIU-Gannett/YouDecide CAP Agreement

Fair visitors hang out at the UIU booth at the Iowa State Fair

7/19/2023

Celebrating community and education, Upper Iowa University returns to the Iowa State Fair

Upper Iowa University (UIU) is thrilled to announce its return to the Iowa State Fair where the University will once again provide high school and current college students with the opportunity to win free UIU tuition awards and classes. The University’s information booth is located in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds…

UIU Returns to the Iowa State Fair

Dr. Figdore showing preserved herbs during a presenation

7/18/2023

Upper Iowa University hosts Fontana Herb Society, presents C. C. Parker Herbarium

On Saturday, July 8, Upper Iowa University (UIU) welcomed the Fontana Herb Society to Fayette Campus to learn more about the C. C. Parker Herbarium of Upper Iowa University. The Herbarium contains nearly 5,000 plant specimens, including samples from a series of plant collections spanning back to the 1860’s. The earliest samples in the Herbarium…

UIU hosts Fontana Herb Society

7/14/2023

UIU sponsoring Friday activities at the Fayette County Fair

Upper Iowa University (UIU) is excited to be sponsoring activities Friday, July 21 at the Fayette County Fair. Visitors to the UIU area at the fair can participate in fun games, free temporary peacock tattoos and punch balloons, and giveaways, creating a festive and engaging atmosphere. “We are delighted to be sponsoring activities Friday, July…

UIU at the Fayette County Fair

7/13/2023

UIU’s Team Peacock returns for RAGBRAI L

Upper Iowa University (UIU) is excited to announce the return of Team Peacock for RAGBRAI L, one of the largest and longest-running bicycle tours in the world. With a renewed commitment to supporting education and empowering students, Team Peacock aims to raise funds for scholarships while participating in the iconic event. Team Peacock will, again,…

Team Peacock 2023

beauty shot of UIU main campus in Fayette, Iowa

7/11/2023

March and May 2023 graduates

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

2023 March and May Graduates

6/30/2023

UIU’s online communications degree recognized by Forbes Advisor Education

Upper Iowa University (UIU) has received an additional recognition by Forbes Advisor Education, this time for one of the best online bachelor’s degrees in communications. Upper Iowa was recognized along with nine other U.S. institutions for its communication studies degree. Communication studies allows learners to apply communications concepts, methods and tools to deliver real results…

UIU Online Communications Recognition