2017 Summer Bridge Class Notes
1960s Tim Brennan ’64, Homosassa, Florida, displayed The Bridge in the square of Saint Peter Basilica in Rome. His southern Mediterranean cruise took him to Rome, Malta, [...]
Class Notes
Alumnus to deliver 2017 commencement address
An Upper Iowa University alumnus who immigrated to the United States from Trinidad and Tobago with his parents at the age of 13 will deliver the commencement address during [...]
Friendships and devotion to UIU endure in Class of ’26 letters
Social media has made it much easier for graduates to remain in contact with classmates, faculty and staff following commencement. However, one piece of history located in [...]
Peacock is the heartbeat of the Richmond blue
(Note: The following article was republished with the permission of The Richmond Register in Richmond, Kentucky, and reporter Critley King.) It has been approximately three [...]
’11 graduate has ‘War Poems’ published
After nearly 15 years and approximately 1,000 rejections from publishers and agents, an Upper Iowa University alumnus has realized a dream by having his first book published. [...]
Serving veterans’ mental health needs in Eastern Iowa
Millions of U.S. military servicemen and women have returned to civilian life after serving in the armed forces, and while serving in the military is challenging, many [...]
‘Blue Pride’ exhibited at Alumni and Awards Luncheon
Upper Iowa University honored five alumni as part of the Alumni and Awards Luncheon held Saturday during the University’s “Blue Pride Worldwide” 100thHomecoming [...]
Oh, the places you will go…’74 alumna teaches in Turkey
(Note: The following article is republished with permission of LeAnn Larson, publisher and writer of Fayette County Newspapers in West Union, Iowa.) In 1969 Elaine (Thorson) [...]
Longtime educator to lead Homecoming parade
Upper Iowa University will celebrate “Blue Pride Worldwide” during its 100th Homecoming celebration Thursday–Saturday, Oct. 6–8. From the Bonfire Pep Rally and [...]
Alumnus awarded Iowa’s Golden Plaque of Distinction
Upper Iowa University alumnus Rick Dillinger has been named the softball recipient of the 2016 Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s Golden Plaque of Distinction. [...]
