Upper Iowa University Admitted Student Profiles & Alumni

Upper Iowa University has 43,000+ alumni who are making a difference in the world. Here are a few notable alumni:

• Mary Frances Berry is a civil rights activist and former United States Assistant Secretary for Education for Civil Rights.
• Richard Paul Evans is a best-selling author of over 100 books, including "The Christmas Box" and the "Promise Me series."
• Dr. Marie Tharp was a marine geologist and oceanographer. She is best known for her work on the creation of the first detailed map of the Atlantic Ocean floor.
• Kris Lindahl is a real estate entrepreneur and founder of Kris Lindahl Real Estate, one of the largest real estate companies in the United States.
• Dr. Linda Katehi is a former chancellor of the University of California, Davis. She is also a former president of the American Council on Education.
• Tim Mitchell is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and Texas Rangers.
• Lori Trahan is a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts.