FAYETTE, Iowa (May 26, 2011) – Upper Iowa University (UIU) has received a $7.5 million gift that will fund a renovation of the current UIU football stadium complex at the Fayette campus. Steve and Diane Harms of West Des Moines, Iowa, presented the gift to the University to conclude the silent phase of UIU’s first-ever comprehensive capital campaign. The 10-year campaign entered its public phase May 25.

“The University is extremely grateful to Steve and Diane for this gift,” said UIU President Alan G. Walker. “Their generosity doubles the UIU fund-raising total during the silent phase of the capital campaign and brings us to the point where we can launch the public phase of our historic, first-ever capital campaign, which will be transformational for the entire University. Completion of this capital campaign will change the face of UIU, not just in Fayette, but across the University by strengthening our academic programs, increasing our scholarships for students, and enhancing our ability to attract and retain students, faculty and staff.”

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