A ball, a glove, and the game of life
“Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.” – Yogi Berra When former Upper Iowa University baseball coach Mark Danker [...]
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Alumnus advocates for amputees through the greatest game
From his own tragic experience, Peacock alumnus Steve Husome ’96 has set out to prove that disabilities don’t define people, but rather, people define disabilities. A [...]
Preserving our natural resources, one program at a time
Hunter Slifka ’18 is one of the many Peacock alumni who work every day to protect Earth’s natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations. A graduate [...]
Alumna’s career path is gold medal worthy
Growing up in rural northeast Iowa, Upper Iowa University alumna Stacey Blitsch ’98 never imagined the global experiences she would enjoy in life. A double major in [...]
Alumna brings ‘The Visual Element’ to Fayette
Since first enrolling at Upper Iowa University, Amanda Pasket has pursued her passion for art and design. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design in 2009, the [...]
Clinical trials provide UIU staff member uplifting experiences
Nearly eight years after being paralyzed from the mid-chest down, Markus Hawes ’18 has benefited from some of the most recent robotic technology. As part of an exoskeleton [...]
Fayette Campus electrified by new source of Peacock power
“Peacock Power” has long been a common mantra among Upper Iowa University students and alumni. Molly Doran ’20, Cory Thielen ’16, Chase Grabau ’17 and Logan [...]
First CEP nursing graduates making a difference during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on many celebrations in 2020, but in no way did it lessen the importance of commemorating lifetime events and achievements. With the [...]
Ms. Wheelchair Iowa advocates for inclusion and accessibility
Born with spina bifida, English Language Learners (ELL) teacher Heidi Kriener ’11 grew up in a home where everyone was inspired to believe in each other and oneself. Her [...]
Handling the pandemic with CARE
Care: Responsibility for or attention to health, well-being, and safety. – Merriam-Webster Dictionary Since July, a diverse group of Upper Iowa University staff [...]