Upper Iowa University - Des Moines, IA

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we recognize the hard work and contributions of workers across our communities. 💙

Upper Iowa University will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of the holiday. Wishing our Peacock family a safe and relaxing Labor Day!

09/05/2026

Peacock Potential

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09/04/2026

Stop by Upper Iowa University at the Toad Valley Golf Course on hole #1! We are here supporting our veterans in military families. Did you know that we have a Military Family Grant?  s”Spouses and dependent children receive a special rate of $250 per credit hour for undergraduate programs and $325 per credit hour for graduate programs.Details are available at uiu.edu/mfg. 

09/04/2026

How well do you know your Peacock Blue? 👀💙

Comment your best guess! 🦚

Happy College Colors Day, Peacocks!

09/02/2026

Last week, we looked at how to determine if tuition reimbursement is the right benefit for your company. This week's article takes on the next step - how to get your tuition benefit out of a handbook and in front of the employees who need it.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/making-tuition-benefits-useable-working-adults-marj-atkinson-mls-cn40e/

Partnering with a university can stretch your dollars further. UIU is happy to help determine whether a Corporate Advantage Partnership is right for your company.

https://uiu.edu/admissions/corporate-advantage-partnerships-cap/

Many employers offer tuition reimbursement. But offering it isn't the same as making it usable.

09/02/2026

Are you going to the IHCA 2026 Convention & Trade Show? Be sure to stop by the UIU booth to learn how UIU can support your goals!

Upper Iowa University is headed to the IHCA 2026 Convention & Trade Show!

We’re excited to connect with Iowa’s long-term care professionals and share how UIU can help support educational and professional goals in the healthcare field. 🎓

If you’ll be attending, stop by SC Booth #3 on Monday, September 14 to meet our team, learn more about UIU, and see how we can help you take the next step in your education.

📍 Des Moines Marriott Downtown
📅 Monday, September 14
🦚 SC Booth #3

We’ll see you there!

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09/01/2026

Are you an Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) member? Join us on September 9!

Make the most of your ABI membership!
Join us for a BuyABI Social at Workspace on September 9 from 3–5 p.m. Hear from BuyABI partners Storey Kenworthy, Iowa Wolves, Dordt University and Upper Iowa University and learn about exclusive savings and business solutions available to ABI members.

Stick around to network, tour Workspace and connect with partner representatives.

Register: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07xXgc0

08/31/2026

Have a GREAT school year Peacocks!

On behalf of President Kathy Franken, welcome back Peacocks! 🦚 Today marks the beginning of a new year of learning, growth and opportunity, and of course plenty of Peacock Pride! Follow along all week for more First Day of Class photos as we kick off Session 1!

08/31/2026

It's the first day of class of 2026-2027! Have a great year, everyone!!