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FAYETTE, Iowa — Continuing the momentum of its Impact 2028 Strategic Plan, Upper Iowa University is expanding its portfolio of innovative academic programs with the launch of four new offerings designed to prepare students for today’s fastest-growing industries. Beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, UIU will introduce bachelor’s degrees in Digital Marketing, Project Management, and…
Watch UIU on The College Tour Upper Iowa University is featured in Episode 4, Season 16 of The College Tour on Amazon Prime! On The College Tour, you get a first-hand look at what it’s like to be any kind of Peacock you choose—whether you study online, decide to earn your graduate degree, or attend our beautiful…
FAYETTE, Iowa – Upper Iowa University announced that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 3,200 companies participated in the survey. The 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools list is published in the G.I.…
FORT SILL, Oklahoma — The Upper Iowa University – Fort Sill Center has officially relocated to the Truman Education Center, located at 3281 Koehler Loop. Previously housed in the Welcome Center, the new location will continue serving military-affiliated students and the surrounding community with convenient access to higher education opportunities and student support services. “The…
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is proud to announce Jeanie Vaudt, District Court Judge for Iowa’s 5C Judicial District in Polk County, Iowa, will deliver the keynote address during the University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 9. A 1976 UIU graduate, Judge Vaudt has built a distinguished legal career spanning more than three decades in public…
Upper Iowa University (UIU) celebrated academic excellence during its annual Honors & Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 11, at the Fayette Campus. More than $500,000 in scholarships were awarded through 252 individual recognitions. These funds will support students during the 2026–2027 academic year. Scholarship recipients were selected based on a range of criteria, including academic…
FAYETTE, Iowa (April 22, 2026) — Students, faculty, and staff from Upper Iowa University came together last week to support the local community during the 20th annual Fayette Appreciation Day, held in recognition of Earth Day. Organized by student organization, Peacocks for Progress, the long-standing tradition brought together volunteers from across campus to complete service…
Upper Iowa University (UIU) continues its commitment to supporting displaced workers through its Invest in You Grant, an initiative designed to help individuals affected by layoffs return to school or complete their degrees. The Invest in You Grant provides eligible students with a $125 per course tuition grant, helping reduce financial barriers at a time…
Upper Iowa University will celebrate its 10th annual Giving Days on Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 26, 2026. This milestone event invites alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of Upper Iowa University to come together in support of current and future Peacock students. Adding to the excitement, National Peacock Day falls on March 25,…
Upper Iowa University is proud to announce the Dean’s List for 2025 fall sessions. 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.
