Upper Iowa University Campus News & Events

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1/28/2026

UIU Begins 2026 with Strong Enrollment Momentum and New Academic Innovation

Upper Iowa University (UIU) is launching the Spring Semester and Session 3 with strong momentum and continued growth, fueled by innovative academic programs, expanding student opportunities, and an increasing national spotlight. As the University welcomes learners at its residential campus in Fayette and in online programs nationwide, UIU is celebrating positive indicators of progress—from rising…

Strong Enrollment, Academic Innovation to start 2026

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1/26/2026

Upper Iowa University launches new 90-Credit Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

FAYETTE, Iowa – Upper Iowa University (UIU) is pleased to announce the official launch of its new 90-credit Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, following final approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). UIU is among the first group of institutions in the nation to offer a reduced-credit bachelor’s degree designed to give students a…

New 90-credit Business Administration Degree

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12/18/2025

Upper Iowa University named Best for Vets college

Upper Iowa University has once again been named a “Best for Vets” college by Military Times. Military Times’ 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings is the most trusted, comprehensive list of U.S. colleges and universities committed to supporting military service members, veterans and their families. This year’s list includes 357 institutions, marking the largest field…

UIU Named Best for Vets College

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11/21/2025

July and August 2025 Graduates

Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce graduates from July and August 2025 and their respective degrees/honors.

UIU Summer 2025 Graduates

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11/18/2025

UIU Celebrates the Season of Giving with SPC’s Holiday Countdown

The Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) at UIU is celebrating the season of giving with a month-long series of events called Holiday Countdown, including annual traditions like Giving Tuesday.

SPC Holiday Countdown

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11/6/2025

2025 Upper Iowa University’s Veterans Day Program

UIU will host its annual Veterans Day program on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The event will feature SSG (Ret) Jake Hurley as keynote speaker.

2025 UIU Veterans Day Event

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10/21/2025

2025 Summer Dean’s List

Upper Iowa University is proud to announce the Dean’s List for 2025 summer 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.

View Dean's List

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9/9/2025

March and May 2025 Graduates

Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce graduates from March and May 2025 and their respective degrees/honors.

UIU Spring 2025 Graduates

A person with an American legion cap, Dennis Soppe, presents a large check with an American flag background to UIU President Kathy Franken on the right.

8/27/2025

American Legion of Iowa Foundation funds scholarship – 2025

Upper Iowa University is honored to be a recipient of The American Legion of Iowa Foundation Scholarship Program. Through their generosity, two UIU students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Eligible recipients must be Iowa residents who are either veterans, active-duty military personnel, or the spouse/dependent child of a veteran. The scholarship winners will be…

American Legion of Iowa Foundation Scholarship

7/30/2025

Upper Iowa University Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly School Designation

Upper Iowa University announced that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly School designation.

2025-26 Military Friendly Designation