9/14/2026
March and May 2026 Graduates
Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce graduates from March and May 2026 and their respective degrees/honors.
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9/9/2026
UIU Celebrates Blue Stars’ Historic Season, Announces Continued Fayette Partnership
Blue Stars achieve highest DCI World Championships finish since 1977 following Spring Training at UIU; corps will return to Fayette Campus FAYETTE, Iowa (September 8, 2026) – Upper Iowa University (UIU) is celebrating a historic season for the Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps following the organization’s first Spring Training residency at UIU’s Fayette Campus…
8/20/2026
UIU Launches uiuElevate to Expand Access to Professional and Continuing Education
FAYETTE, Iowa — Upper Iowa University (UIU) announced the launch of uiuElevate, a new learning platform designed to make professional development, continuing education and specialized learning opportunities more accessible to individuals and organizations. uiuElevate expands UIU’s educational offerings beyond traditional degree programs by providing a convenient way for learners to discover and enroll in specialized…
7/8/2026
2026 Spring Dean’s List
Upper Iowa University is proud to announce the Dean’s List for 2026 spring 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. The honored students include: Alexandria Elaine Abair – Pineville, LA Veronica Allen – Pineville, LA Ashley Bradford…
7/1/2026
UIU Expands Career-Focused Academic Offerings with New Degrees and MBA Emphasis
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…
6/16/2026
UIU on The College Tour
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…
6/4/2026
UIU Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly School Designation
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.…
6/2/2026
UIU–Fort Sill Center Relocates to Truman Education Center
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…
4/29/2026
Upper Iowa University Announces 2026 Commencement Details
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…
4/23/2026
Upper Iowa Students Awarded Over $500,000 in Scholarships
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…
