Approximately 450 students will be recognized for earning their respective degrees during Upper Iowa University’s (UIU) in-person commencement ceremonies at Harms-Eischeid Stadium in Fayette, Iowa, Saturday, May 8. UIU is making a number of modifications to its traditional in-person commencement to create a safer and healthier environment for its graduates and guests. The University held…
With each can of food she places on a shelf, Upper Iowa University senior Caitlin Schauer realizes she is one step closer to helping further ensure all UIU students have ready access to quality, nutritious food on a daily basis. Double majoring in marketing and psychology, Schauer led the effort to create the newly organized…
Alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of Upper Iowa University will once again have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of future UIU students during the annual Celebrate UIU Days Thursday, April 22 – Friday, April 23. As part of celebrating the event’s 5th anniversary, UIU has set a record goal…
The Alumni Speaker Series continues Wednesday, April 21, with “There is Not an I in Team” presented by Tom Petsche ‘75. The program begins at 6 p.m. CST. Petsche earned a bachelor’s degree in history at UIU. With over 40 years of experience in the insurance industry, Petsche is passionate about leadership, mentoring and the…
The works of Morris, Minnesota artist Jason Ramey will be featured at Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery at Upper Iowa University’s (UIU) Fayette Campus through Friday, May 14. The solo exhibit, titled “Intersect,” represents a new direction in the artist’s work. “While my past work was informed by spaces I’ve inhabited, my most recent work explores the…
Founded in 1857, through the act of philanthropy by Elizabeth Alexander and her family, Upper Iowa University (UIU) has always treasured the gift of giving. For the past five years, students, alumni and friends have continued this tradition as part of the annual Celebrate UIU Days. During the 2021 online fundraising event, UIU supporters can…
GradReports has ranked Upper Iowa University among the 2021 best colleges for proven outcomes and salaries of 2020 graduates. Upper Iowa University is ranked 22nd in the nation for Best Online Psychology Bachelor’s Degrees and 8th in Iowa for Best Bachelor’s Degrees. GradReports compared the salaries of over 4.6 million college graduates to determine salary…
The Alumni Speaker Series continues Wednesday, March 24, with “COVID’s Silver Lining to Volunteer EMS” presented by Mark Griffith ’15, ‘17. The program begins at 6 p.m. CST. Griffith earned a bachelor’s degree in emergency/disaster management and master’s degree in nonprofit organizational management at UIU. Working his way from a volunteer with the St. Charles…
