FAYETTE, IOWA (October 19, 2023) — The Board of Trustees at Upper Iowa University has named Kathy Franken as the University's 22nd President. This would also be a milestone in UIU history as Franken is the first woman president to lead the University.

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 28, 2023) — Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2023 Summer Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Lynn Allen of Eldridge, IA

Jenna Anderson of Rock Island, IL

Dale Barbour of Muscatine, IA

Jennifer Brooke of Davenport, IA

Bianca Carrillo of Davenport, IA

Denise Cary of Davenport, IA

Renee Clearman of Buffalo, IA

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 6, 2023) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) has been named a Military Friendly Top 10 Spouse School Award recipient in the private university, not offering a doctorate, category for 2023-24. UIU currently holds a Military Friendly Top 10 Gold School Award for 2023-2024 in the private university, not offering a doctorate category for current military and veterans.

FAYETTE, IOWA (August 31, 2023) — Forbes Advisor Education has recognized Upper Iowa University (UIU) for offering one of the best online Bachelor's degrees in Public Administration. Upper Iowa and nine other US institutions were recognized.

FAYETTE, IOWA (August 23, 2023) — Over its 166-year history, Upper Iowa University (UIU) has assisted thousands of students in achieving their educational goals. One underlying factor for this accomplishment has always been the people who have made a difference and created a lasting impression. To celebrate the amazing people among the University family, all are invited to participate in Tribute Week, beginning Monday, August 28, as a special Back-to-School initiative.

FAYETTE, IOWA (August 3, 2023) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is proud to announce that it will be hosting a special meet-and-greet event with Thyron Mathews, the winner of Netflix's season two's Barbecue Showdown. The event offers attendees a unique opportunity to meet and interact with the culinary sensation.

FAYETTE, IOWA (August 1, 2023) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is pleased to announce its newest Corporate Advantage Partnership (CAP) with Gannett/YouDecide. Gannett/YouDecide is a Mass Media Holding Company and is the largest US newspaper publisher currently. Gannett/YouDecide employees will soon have the opportunity to reap the benefits of Upper Iowa University's (UIU) Corporate Advantage Partnership (CAP) program.

Upper Iowa will return to the Iowa State Fair August 10-20 with an information booth located in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines

FAYETTE, IOWA (July 13, 2023) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is excited to announce the return of Team Peacock for RAGBRAI L, one of the largest and longest-running bicycle tours in the world. With a renewed commitment to supporting education and empowering students, Team Peacock aims to raise funds for scholarships while participating in the iconic event.

FAYETTE, IOWA (July 11, 2023) Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce its March 2023 graduates, followed by the respective honors and degree earned.

Elizabeth Bunge of Cordova, IL, graduated with a Master of Business Admin degree in Organizational Devel Emphasis in March.

Allyvia Fogarty of Bettendorf, IA, graduated with a Master of Education degree in Higher Education Emphasis in March.

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