Excellence in teaching award leaves UIU alumna humbled
Sue Meggers ’90 remembers feeling very surprised and humbled when she was presented with the ‘Excellence in Science Teaching Award’ at the 2013 Iowa Academy of Science [...]
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‘He’s my sunshine:’ Lifesaving stranger is perfect match for Pam Whitmore
Everyday Pam Whitmore, former UIU assistant professor of education and 1965 alumna, thinks about Craig Foester. “He is the reason I see the sun every morning,” she [...]
Jim Gleason dives to USS Mississinewa where his father is entombed
In July, 73-year-old Jim Gleason experienced the most emotional moment of his life at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. He reconnected with his father, Seaman 2nd Class [...]
Retired alumna named local TV station’s “Someone You Should Know”
When Darla (Herman) Gaskill ’79 retired after 32 years at West Delaware Schools, former students and colleagues nominated her for KWWL’s “Someone You Should [...]
UIU alumna named Iowa High School Counselor of the Year
Upper Iowa University alumna, Connie Euans ’93, was named the 2013 Iowa High School Counselor of the Year. However, Euans’ journey to become an outstanding counselor was [...]
Pete the Peacock helps Oelwein High School celebrate principal’s induction into the UIU Athletics Hall of Fame
Pete the Peacock had a packed week celebrating the inauguration of Upper Iowa University’s 21st President Dr. Bill Duffy and ‘Peacock Dynasty’ Homecoming 2013. [...]
UIU degree leads to life-changing promotion
At 16-years-old, the furthest thing from Tom Grice’s mind was attending college. He walked into the GED center near his hometown in Illinois, took the test and [...]
Alumnus talks about integrity during UIU Leadership Series
Former vice president of Harley-Davidson and 1990 UIU-Waterloo Center alumnus Steve Phillips helped Upper Iowa University’s Office of Student Development kick off [...]
Choosing a career to change lives
“Change is the essence of life. You must be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become.” Unknown Every Monday morning, Shannon Reed writes a quote on the [...]
Alumna’s husband competes for third time on CBS’s ‘Amazing Race’
Four episodes in and “The Cowboys” are still in it to win it in ABC’s 24th season of The Amazing Race. This latest Race marks Jet and Cord McCoy’s third time [...]