Loyalty, Discipline, Passion, Together. Strong and Streadfast.
The Vision of the University of Dubuque is to be:
- Acknowledged as one of the best small, private Christian colleges and universities;
- Renowned for serving the best interests of students at all stages of their lives and at different levels of professional and personal development;
- Unified as a community where Christian commitment, intellectual integrity, and academic excellence are the basis for learning; Invigorated by its bold integration of both liberal arts and theological education with the acquisition of professional credentials required to compete and contribute in the global arena;
- Focused on the development of skills for critical and creative inquiry and communication enhanced by technology;
- Distinguished as a dynamic and vibrant cultural center where a diversity of ideas and experiences are embraced and nurtured;
- Energized by a dedicated, diverse, and demonstrably competent faculty and staff well-respected in the community and in their respective fields;
- Characterized by financial health and fiscal prudence, with a physical environment and facilities conducive to the University's educational mission;
- Respected as an educational institution whose graduates make their mark through their stewardship of human and natural resources, and in service to their community