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Support looks different for every student. 🩵 The UIU Excellence Fund helps meet student needs across the Peacock community while creating opportunities, experiences, and momentum that matters. Help keep students moving forward before June 30: go.uiu.edu/Momentum26

See what it means to be a Peacock 🦚💙 Plan your visit to UIU today: uiu.edu/visit

One week later and we’re still smiling about Commencement 2026 🎓🦚 Keep soaring, Class of 2026 💙

One week later and we’re still smiling about Commencement 2026 🎓🦚 Keep soaring, Class of 2026 💙

As we recognize Armed Forces Day and conclude Armed Forces Week, UIU proudly honors the strength, service, and sacrifice of all who serve our country 🇺🇸 Thank you to the members of our military community for your dedication, courage, and commitment—today and every day.

The 2026 UIU Commencement photo album is up on our Flickr page! 🦚🎓 📸 go.uiu.edu/GradPhotos26

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers and mother figures in the Peacock family 💐🦚 Today, we celebrate your love, support, strength, and the countless ways you help others grow and succeed. Thank you for all you do 💙

🎓 Relive Commencement 2026 beginning Monday, May 11! Ceremony videos and photo galleries will be available at uiu.edu/commencement 🦚💙 📸 Photos will also be shared on Flickr ▶️ Videos will be available on YouTube

🎓 Today’s the big day, Peacocks! 🦚 For full details, visit uiu.edu/commencement

Join President Kathy Franken and make your mark at UIU 🖐️🦚 New graduates and alumni are invited to take part in this special tradition and become part of UIU history. 📅 Saturday, May 9 ⏰ 9 AM – 1 PM 📍 Henderson-Wilder Library

Happy Finals Week, Peacocks! 🦚📚

Show off your UIU pride with a custom yard sign and celebrate your next chapter in style 💙 👉 go.uiu.edu/YardSign26

Commencement is almost here 🎓🦚 Find everything you need to know for the big day: go.uiu.edu/GradPR26

Yesterday, UIU stood in support of Denim Day 🩵👖 We joined communities around the world to raise awareness and stand with survivors—because every voice matters, and every story deserves to be heard.

Thank you, Peacock Family. 🦚🩵 The impact of Giving Days is just the beginning. Keep it going with Momentum That Matters — make your impact before June 30: GO.UIU.EDU/Momentum26

Last weekend, UIU hosted its first OAR Day of the year—and it was a great one 🦚💙 We welcomed a large group of future Peacocks to campus as they got a first look at life at UIU, connected with faculty and staff, and started their journey. 📸 Full album: go.uiu.edu/OAR26Photos

🎓 Upper Iowa University honored student achievement at the annual Honors & Awards Banquet, awarding more than $500,000 in scholarships across 252 recognitions 💙 📸 See highlights: go.uiu.edu/HonorsAwards26 📖 Explore scholarships: go.uiu.edu/Scholarships26

In celebration of Earth Day, we’re highlighting the impact of the 20th Fayette Appreciation Day—where the UIU community came together to give back through service across the area 🌎🦚💙 Read more: uiu.edu/news-events/ui…

Today we celebrated the 20th anniversary of UIU Fayette Appreciation Day 🦚💙 Each year, UIU comes together to give back to the community that supports them—making a lasting impact through service, connection, and Peacock pride. 📸 go.uiu.edu/FAD26Photo

If you haven’t checked out the latest issue of The Bridge yet, now’s the time 📰🦚 Don’t miss the featured story on UIU Football’s Sweet Victory in the 2025 Albanese Candy Bowl 🏆 📖 Read it here: go.uiu.edu/Spring26Bridge…