Upper Iowa University is all revved up for its “Peacock Pride 2020NE” Homecoming celebration through Sunday, October 3. In addition to all of the classic traditions, UIU will host its first Peacock Show & Shine as part of the weeklong festivities. Alumni and community members are invited to show off their classic cars or trucks…
Upper Iowa University (UIU) has partnered with OnlineDegree.com to help bridge more adult students toward a college education. This partnership allows prospective UIU students to meet some of their general education requirements through OnlineDegree.com’s self-paced online courses…tuition-free. Not only can prospective students benefit from a reduction in educational costs, it helps these learners overcome traditional…
FAYETTE, Iowa (June 21, 2019) – Competition is currently underway for the 2020-21 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs for one academic year in a participating country outside the U.S. During the grant, participants live, work, and learn from the…
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is excited to be sponsoring activities Friday, July 21 at the Fayette County Fair. Visitors to the UIU area at the fair can participate in fun games, free temporary peacock tattoos and punch balloons, and giveaways, creating a festive and engaging atmosphere. “We are delighted to be sponsoring activities Friday, July…
Upper Iowa University (UIU) has received an additional recognition by Forbes Advisor Education, this time for one of the best online bachelor’s degrees in communications. Upper Iowa was recognized along with nine other U.S. institutions for its communication studies degree. Communication studies allows learners to apply communications concepts, methods and tools to deliver real results…
FAYETTE, Iowa (Tuesday, August 4) – Upper Iowa University (UIU) is planning to conduct face-to-face classes for Fall Session 1 at its campus in Fayette, Iowa, and education locations in Iowa (Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Quad Cities, Waterloo) and Illinois (Rockford) beginning August 31. University officials acknowledge that instructional changes may need to be made…
The summer OAR (Orientation, Advising and Registration) Day season begins Friday, May 19, at Upper Iowa University’s Fayette, Iowa, Campus. This year’s schedule includes both in-person and virtual one day events. OAR Days typically begin with students and their guests registering at the Fayette Campus Student Center. After breakfast and a brief welcome ceremony, participants…
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is proud to announce a new partnership with Grain Millers, a leading provider of whole grains and food ingredients. As part of the Corporate Advantage Partnership (CAP) program Upper Iowa University will assist Grain Millers to provide educational opportunities for Grain Millers’ employees. “Grain Millers is very excited to partner with…
Upper Iowa University is celebrating the 50th anniversary of pioneering its Self-Paced degree program throughout 2023 with the launch of a $3 million Adult Learner Scholarship campaign. The scholarship fund will be created to support adult learners who meet criteria related to financial need and/or academic excellence. The Self-Paced degree program, designed in 1973 to…
After many years spent working for others, Reinald Carter’s motivation to earn a degree as a non-traditional student stemmed from his desire to sit for the CPA exam and start his own accounting firm. Upon researching options as to how a working, married, father of three would also find the time in the day to…
