Upper Iowa University Campus News & Events

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10/21/2026

UIU Awarded $720,000 Title III Grant to Advance Student Success and Workforce Readiness

FAYETTE, Iowa – Upper Iowa University (UIU) has been awarded a $720,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Education’s Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) to support initiatives focused on student success, degree completion, technology innovation and workforce readiness. The five-year federal grant will support UIU’s AI-Enhanced Student Success, Completion, and Workforce Readiness Initiative, a…

UIU Awarded $720,000 Grant

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10/15/2026

UIU launches “Brick by Brick” campaign celebrating 170 years of Peacock history

FAYETTE, Iowa — Upper Iowa University officially launched its Brick by Brick: A Home for Every Peacock campaign during Homecoming Week, beginning a yearlong effort to commemorate UIU’s 170th anniversary by bringing generations of Peacocks together in one lasting place on the Fayette Campus. In 2027, Upper Iowa University will celebrate 170 years since its…

UIU launches “Brick by Brick” campaign

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9/23/2026

2026 Summer Dean’s List

Upper Iowa University is proud to announce the Dean’s List for 2026 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. The honored students include: Alexandria Elaine Abair – Pineville, LA Veronica Allen – Pineville, LA Ashlyn Clayton…

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9/21/2026

UIU Honors Faculty with 2025–2026 Roger & Alice Mangan Excellence in Teaching Awards

FAYETTE, Iowa — Upper Iowa University has recognized three faculty members with the 2025–2026 Roger & Alice Mangan Excellence in Teaching Award, honoring educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication to student learning and academic excellence. Presented annually, the Roger & Alice Mangan Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes faculty members who go above and beyond in the…

2025–2026 Mangan Award Recipients

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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.

UIU Spring 2026 Graduates

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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…

UIU Celebrates Blue Stars’ Historic Season

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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…

UIU Launches uiuElevate

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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…

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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…

New 2026-2027 Academic Offerings

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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…

UIU on The College Tour