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…
The summer OAR (Orientation, Advising and Registration) Day season begins Friday, May 13, at Upper Iowa University’s Fayette, Iowa, Campus. This year’s schedule includes both in-person and virtual one day events. As the final step in the admission process, OAR Days not only allow incoming students to register for classes but also provide the students…
The Upper Iowa University Alumni Speaker Series resumes tonight (Wednesday, January 19), with “Failing Forward” presented by Kim Karr ‘01. The program begins at 6 p.m. CST. Participants, who join the virtual session on Upper Iowa University’s Facebook page, will have an opportunity to ask questions during the event. Leveraging mistakes and taking realistic risks…
With classrooms set to reopen for Session 1 on Monday, August 30, Upper Iowa University has accepted the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge. The initiative, created by the White House and the U.S. Department of Education, invites colleges and universities across the country to join in furthering the efforts to end the pandemic. By participating, each…
The 2020-21 Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery artist series in Fayette ends Friday, May 14. The current exhibit, titled “Intersect,” represents a new direction in the work of Morris, Minnesota artist Jason Ramey. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, University officials previously announced the decision to forego the traditional in-person artist’s receptions to keep both the UIU community…
Upper Iowa University (UIU) has been recognized for offering among the top adult online degree programs in the nation by Abound: Finish College. UIU is among eight institutions of higher education recognized in Iowa. Through Abound’s search module and advice to students, future students are encouraged to look at how schools meet the “Four As” –…
The works of Omaha, Nebraska, artist, Jave Yoshimoto will be featured at Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery at Upper Iowa University’s Fayette Campus through Friday, March 19. The solo exhibit, titled “Grievous Microcosm,” is based on today’s humanitarian issues. According to the artist, his goal is to raise awareness of the daily humanitarian crises around the globe,…
The Alumni Speaker Series continues Wednesday, February 24, with “The Importance of Volunteerism and Leadership,” presented by Royce Hix ’13. The program begins at 6 p.m. CST. Hix attended the UIU-Wausau Center, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting. Now an experienced accounting professional, Hix worked his way up from a temp-to-hire role and…
The Office of Career Development is excited to announce the creation of the Alumni Speaker Series. The virtual sessions will feature career-related topics inspired by the speaker’s career path. Alums will share their experiences and expertise virtually through Upper Iowa University’s Facebook page. After the conclusion of each recorded session, they will be shared on…
