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3/19/2020

Spring commencement format modified to virtual-only event

FAYETTE, Iowa (Thursday, March 19) – After much discussion with Upper Iowa University leadership and a review of various options, UIU President William R. Duffy announced today the decision to transition the May 9, 2020, traditional commencement ceremony at UIU’s Fayette Campus to a virtual-only event. “I understand an in-person ceremony is preferred, but I…

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3/4/2020

‘Colors of the World’ March 28

Upper Iowa University's (UIU) Center for International Education and International Student Association will host a "Colors of the World" International Culture Night celebration.

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3/4/2020

‘Dictators and Dreamers’ now open

The works of Cedar Falls, Iowa, artist Jennifer Lynn Bates will be on exhibit at Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery at Upper Iowa University's Fayette Campus March 21 - April 1.

"Dictators and Dreamers"
3/2/2020

2020-21 SGA officers elected

FAYETTE, Iowa (March 2, 2020) – A St. Cloud, Florida, native has been elected Upper Iowa University (UIU) Student Government Association (SGA) president. Carter Harris, a sophomore biology major, was recently elected alongside four additional officers at UIU’s Fayette Campus for the 2020-21 academic year. “I chose to run for Student Government president after (SGA)…

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2/19/2020

Renewed articulation agreement with Central Texas College

FAYETTE, Iowa (February 19, 2020) – Central Texas College (CTC) studentswill continue to find it easy to transfer credits toward completion of a business administration degree at Upper Iowa University (UIU) after the two educational institutions announced a recently renewed articulation agreement. The agreement includes a course-by-course crosswalk for more than 100 courses, allowing CTC…

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2/18/2020

LSAMP Conference recognition

FAYETTE, Iowa (February 18, 2020) – An Upper Iowa University (UIU) junior and a faculty member were recently recognized at the annual Iowa Illinois Nebraska STEM Partnership for Innovation and Research and Education (IINSPIRE) Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Conference in Cedar Falls. Ryan Wooten, a biology major from Willowbrook, Illinois, placed first…

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2/18/2020

Transfer majors agreement

FAYETTE, Iowa (February 18, 2020) – Upper Iowa University (UIU) has signed a Transfer Majors agreement with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) to provide participating students with a specific pathway to meet degree requirements. EICC announced the innovative statewide plan Tuesday, February 18, at the Scott Community College (SCC) Urban Campus in Davenport. “The goal…

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2/13/2020

Mock Trial wraps up season

FAYETTE, Iowa (February 13, 2020) – The Upper Iowa University (UIU) Mock Trial team recently competed against 45 other collegiate teams in the 32nd National Mock Trial Invitational at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. After tallying a perfect score, UIU junior Payton Kastenschmidt was named an Attorney Award recipient. A native of Brandon, Wisconsin, she is majoring…

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2/13/2020

Artist talk and reception February 21

FAYETTE, Iowa (February 13, 2020) – Upper Iowa University (UIU) will host an artist talk and closing reception Friday, February 21, with Council Bluffs artist Jody Boyer. An exhibit of Boyer’s works is currently featured at Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery at UIU’s Fayette Campus. A native of Portland, Oregon, Boyer received a bachelor’s degree in studio…

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2/11/2020

Internship and Career Fair

FAYETTE, Iowa (February 11, 2020) Upper Iowa University Office of Career Development will host the annual UIU Internship and Career Fair on Tuesday, February 18.  As part of the 2020 event, the University will once again be showcasing its graduate programs.  The fair is scheduled to be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the…

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