FAYETTE, Iowa (March 30, 2020) – As another example of its response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Upper Iowa University has shifted the focus and purpose of its fourth annual Giving Day to “Celebrate UIU Day,” scheduled to begin Thursday, April 16. During this time of unforeseen challenges and hardship, the UIU community is reminded of…
FAYETTE, Iowa (February 18, 2020) – Upper Iowa University (UIU) has signed a Transfer Majors agreement with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) to provide participating students with a specific pathway to meet degree requirements. EICC announced the innovative statewide plan Tuesday, February 18, at the Scott Community College (SCC) Urban Campus in Davenport. “The goal…
FAYETTE, Iowa (February 19, 2020) – Central Texas College (CTC) studentswill continue to find it easy to transfer credits toward completion of a business administration degree at Upper Iowa University (UIU) after the two educational institutions announced a recently renewed articulation agreement. The agreement includes a course-by-course crosswalk for more than 100 courses, allowing CTC…
FAYETTE, Iowa (May 20, 2020) – Upper Iowa University (UIU) is ranked in the top tier of four-year schools by Educate to Career (ETC). A nonprofit organization, ETC’s newest rankings address college planning during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. UIU is among only five Iowa private colleges and universities ranked in the tier one…
Art enthusiasts are invited to “Please Continue” to Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery at Upper Iowa University’s (UIU) Fayette Campus Monday, October 12 – Friday, November 13. The featured exhibit is composed of works created by Colorado artist Agnes Ma. “In my everyday life, I observe and collect forms in nature,” said Ma. “Through this process, I…
Upper Iowa University (UIU) is proud to announce that Tony DiCecco will deliver the keynote address during the University’s 2025 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 3. A native of Niagara Falls, New York, Tony DiCecco moved to Iowa to pursue an education at Upper Iowa University. After graduating from Upper Iowa University in 1971, he…
Upper Iowa University will participate in the global GivingTuesday event on Tuesday, December 3. This holiday is always the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. It is a day for individuals, communities and organizations worldwide to unite for one common purpose: to…
James “Frank” Huff knew he wanted to complete his college degree to better position himself for advancement in business and out of a sense of personal fulfillment. However, he didn’t know just how motivated he was until he found himself “sitting on a nothing mattress” in a hot, cinderblock dorm room in Fayette back in…
Upper Iowa University is thrilled to announce a new twist to its Homecoming Week festivities set for October 7-13 on the Fayette Campus. All are invited to the HOMECOMING BALL “Night of the Peacocks” on Friday, October 11! During this fundraising celebration, guests may enjoy a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., delectable food, games, and…
Upper Iowa University (UIU) announced today that it has earned the 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 survey with 537 earning special awards for going above the standard.…
