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5/6/2023

Upper Iowa University celebrates 2023 graduates

“Graduates – today is your day. Enjoy each and every moment with your family and friends.” Commencement speaker Sue Crafton Regan shared these words of celebration with Upper Iowa University’s (UIU) 2023 graduates as part of her address during UIU’s 166th Commencement ceremonies at Dorman Gymnasium in Fayette Saturday, May 6. Regan graduated with majors…

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4/18/2023

UIU 2023 commencement address to be delivered by Upper Iowa University alumna

An Upper Iowa University alumna from North Palm Beach, Florida, will deliver the keynote address during the University’s 2023 commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 6. Sue Crafton Regan ’67 graduated with majors in physical education and psychology. A retired athletic director, Regan was the first woman to hold the position at a Big East School and…

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4/14/2023

Upper Iowa University announces Deans’ Challenge

Upper Iowa University Academic and Student Affairs will be hosting the first-ever Deans’ Challenge, on April 26 and 27. The friendly fundraising competition was initiated by the school’s Deans to inspire philanthropy and continue to strengthen community among UIU students, alumni, friends, faculty and staff. During the two-day fundraiser, donors will be able to contribute…

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4/11/2023

UIU faculty presents community education event

Upper Iowa University (UIU) Delano Professor of Science Katherine McCarville is presenting three community education geology programs, for anyone (aimed for ages 8 – 80+) who is interested in rocks, fossils, or geology in the coming weeks. Those interested are welcome to attend one or all of the events. Please register before April 20 with…

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3/29/2023

Upper Iowa University Partners with Hawkeye Community College on Associate-Baccalaureate Accelerated Nursing Program

Upper Iowa University (UIU) and Hawkeye Community College (Hawkeye) are partnering to create a unique pathway with an Associate-Baccalaureate Accelerated Nursing Program. This dual enrollment program allows nursing students the opportunity to complete their associate degree in nursing through Hawkeye and get a head start on their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) through UIU…

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3/17/2023

Upper Iowa University earns 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation

Upper Iowa University (UIU) announced today that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2023-2024 survey with 665 earning special awards for going above the standard.…

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3/16/2023

Upper Iowa University professor to present plant survey research March 23

UIU Professor Dr. Scott Figdore will present “A Preliminary Botanical Inventory of Fayette County” Thursday, March 23, at UIU’s Fayette Campus. The free public program will begin at 1 p.m. in the Baker-Hebron science building auditorium.

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3/8/2023

October and December 2022 graduates

Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the graduates of October and December 2022 and their respective degrees/honors.

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2/27/2023

Upper Iowa University hosts ‘GLAM. GLOM. GLOOM.’ exhibit

Artist Cody Norman’s exhibit titled “GLAM. GLOM. GLOOM.” is showing now at the Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery at Upper Iowa University’s Fayette Campus through Friday, March 24.

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2/24/2023

7th annual UIU Giving Day exceeds goal

The Upper Iowa University (UIU) community stepped up once again during its 24-hour Giving Day challenge, held February 9, 2023. More than 300 donors including alumni, employees, students and friends of the University generated $131,823 for four important University priorities. Supporters were able to contribute to the UIU Fund, the Student Philanthropy Council, the Adult…

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