Upper Iowa University Campus News & Events

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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…

View Spring 2026 Dean's List

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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

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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.…

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…

UIU–Fort Sill Center Relocates

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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…

2026 Commencement Announcement

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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…

UIU Students Awarded Over $500,000 in Scholarships

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4/22/2026

UIU Community Marks 20th Fayette Appreciation Day with Widespread Service Efforts

FAYETTE, Iowa (April 22, 2026) — Students, faculty, and staff from Upper Iowa University came together last week to support the local community during the 20th annual Fayette Appreciation Day, held in recognition of Earth Day. Organized by student organization, Peacocks for Progress, the long-standing tradition brought together volunteers from across campus to complete service…

UIU's 20th Fayette Appreciation Day

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4/7/2026

Upper Iowa University Continues Commitment to Displaced Workers Through “Invest in You” Grant

Upper Iowa University (UIU) continues its commitment to supporting displaced workers through its Invest in You Grant, an initiative designed to help individuals affected by layoffs return to school or complete their degrees. The Invest in You Grant provides eligible students with a $125 per course tuition grant, helping reduce financial barriers at a time…

Learn more about the "Invest In You" Grant