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 [...]
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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 [...]
Senior thesis project to benefit Graf Garden
A volunteer effort led by Upper Iowa University (UIU) senior Ally Fink is leading to the rehabilitation of the Zinita B. Graf Garden at UIU’s Fayette Campus. Fink, who is [...]
Peacock takes aim at pandemic one breath at a time
Theresa Sander’s ’16 greatest satisfaction in life has been affording individuals the basic human need to be safe and secure from whatever is troubling them. When all [...]
Alumnus shares the potential impact of a UIU education with his students
For the past five years, an Upper Iowa University alumnus and current educator from Riverdale High School in Muscoda, Wisconsin, has brought members of the school’s junior [...]
Internship provides alumna with vision for future
Upper Iowa University’s unique course schedule within a small college atmosphere initially drew Amanda Cartney’s ’19 attention to UIU, but after attending her first [...]
MBA research projects enhance business and life strategies
By examining the different management principles of various enterprises, three teams of Upper Iowa University MBA students hope findings from their corporate entrepreneurship [...]
UIU celebrates fifth Csomay graduating class
This year, Upper Iowa University celebrated its fifth graduating class of Csomay Honors Program students. Receiving this year’s Csomay medallions were Jacob Dale, a [...]
UIU senior discovers out of this world internship
Many college undergraduates majoring in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) programs find summer internship experiences with work in labs, lecture halls or an [...]
Peacock hangs up his whistle
An Upper Iowa University Athletic Hall of Fame running back and safety under late coach Eb Eischeid, Larry Nemmers ’65 chose a career path that showcased his skills both on [...]