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FAYETTE, Iowa -- Upper Iowa University (UIU) celebrated academic excellence during its annual Honors & Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 12, at the Fayette Campus. More than $432,000 in scholarships were awarded through 212 individual recognitions. Financial support will be distributed to students during the 2025-2026 academic year. Scholarship recipients were selected based on a variety of criteria, including academic merit, financial need, leadership, and student involvement. Over 4,000 currently enrolled undergraduate students who meet the Honors & Awards Program criteria were considered. In addition, UIU offers several scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen, helping future Peacock students get a strong start in their academic journey. "This special occasion formally recognized the academic achievements of our deserving students," said Ashley Gredys, Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Engagement. "It was a privilege to celebrate alongside their families and the dedicated members of our faculty and staff." The banquet also honored the generosity of UIU's scholarship donors and representatives. Many had the opportunity to present their awards in person, fostering a memorable and meaningful connection to their recipients. "The Honors & Awards Program reflects our commitment to academic excellence and the long-term success of our students," Gredys added. "These scholarships help make higher education more accessible and affordable for all." To view highlights from the event, visit the online photo gallery at go.uiu.edu/HonorsAwards25. For more information on scholarship opportunities or how to contribute, visit uiu.edu/Scholarships or contact the Office of Advancement & Alumni Engagement at alumni@uiu.edu or 563-425-5388. Isabel Ihde of Decorah (IA) was awarded the Mike McCready Scholarship. Trey Kriener of Ossian (IA) was awarded the Lloyd Pleggenkuhle Memorial Scholarship. About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to roughly 5,500 students, nationally and internationally, at its Fayette, Iowa, Campus; and education centers through the U.S. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, affordable, and quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree programs. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual enrollment programs for high school students as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for learners of any age. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.

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Upper Iowa Students Awarded Over $432,000 in Scholarships