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Julie Games of West Union, presented the Martin & Julie Games Cheer & Dance Scholarship to 2025 recipient Madelyn Wolf of Atkins. A dedicated member of the Peacock Cheer & Dance team, Madelyn is entering her senior year and is pursuing business administration, marketing, and public relations.
Julie Games of West Union, presented the Martin & Julie Games Cheer & Dance Scholarship to 2025 recipient Madelyn Wolf of Atkins. A dedicated member of the Peacock Cheer & Dance team, Madelyn is entering her senior year and is pursuing business administration, marketing, and public relations.
FAYETTE — 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. More than 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.
Alisha Dahlstrom of Hawkeye was awarded the Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation Scholarship.
Allison Graham of Oelwein was awarded the Martha M. Moeller Scholarship.
Anna Zobel of Eldorado was awarded the Belknap Baker Family Scholarship and Bruce I. Campbell Endowed Scholarship.
Bailey Poor of Hawkeye was awarded the Carlton W. Knight and Maxine B. Knight Endowed Scholarship.
Benjamin Mabb of Wadena was awarded the Foster Cass Foundation Student Scholarship and Jacob D. Burling Memorial Scholarship.
Blayde Bellis of Fairbank was awarded the Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation Scholarship.
Brianna Krum of Aurora was awarded the William F. and La Vonne I. Gutches Student Scholarship.
Brynn Bonefas of Independence was awarded the John & Honorine Falb Family Scholarship.
Caleb McGee of Fayette was awarded the Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation Scholarship.
Chance Adam of Calmar was awarded the Bruce I. Campbell Endowed Scholarship and J. Paul and Sharroll Richards Endowed Scholarship.
Christian Cutsforth of Waucoma was awarded the William F. Baker Science Memorial.
Dawson Schmit of Readlyn was awarded the Andres Business Scholarship and Roger & Alice Mangan Wrestling Scholarship.
Florian Deick of Fayette was awarded the Dr. Louise P. Herring Scholarship.
Grace Smedley of Independence was awarded the Mary Kimball Endowed Scholarship and Robert H. Rewoldt Endowed Scholarship.
GraceLyn Neumann-Birchard of Westgate was awarded the Bruce I. Campbell Endowed Scholarship.
Israel Hernandez of West Union was awarded the Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation Scholarship.
Jacob Goedken of Lamont was awarded the Lloyd Pleggenkuhle Memorial Scholarship.
Jersey Seber of Winthrop was awarded the Extended University Scholarship.
Joshua Schares of Fairbank was awarded the Lloyd Pleggenkuhle Memorial Scholarship.
Junior Bodden of Fayette was awarded the Bruce I. Campbell Endowed Scholarship and Ivadell Brause Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Education.
Kaden Kremer of Independence was awarded the Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation Scholarship.
Kayci Hahn of West Union was awarded the Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation Scholarship.
Klay Seehase of Sumner was awarded the Bruce I. Campbell Endowed Scholarship and Ivadell Brause Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Education.
Logan Cockerham of Oelwein was awarded the Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation Scholarship.
Nolan Cushion of Randalia was awarded the Carlton W. Knight and Maxine B. Knight Endowed Scholarship and Warren W. Morgan Scholarship for Business Majors.
Savannah Weiss of Oelwein was awarded the Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation Scholarship.
Shae Moncada of Elgin was awarded the Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation Scholarship.
Shawn Gilson of Elgin was awarded the Foster Cass Foundation Student Scholarship and Ralph Kauten Endowed Scholarship.
Trey Kriener of Ossian was awarded the Lloyd Pleggenkuhle Memorial Scholarship.
William Ward of Oelwein was awarded the Bruce I. Campbell Endowed Scholarship and Ivadell Brause Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Education.
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. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.
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