April 2026

SAU Student Breaks New Ground Creating Mobile Game

SAU junior Carter Gaber created “Swim Coach Sim,” a unique mobile game where players act as a college swim coach, recruiting athletes and managing seasons instead of controlling races.

The Chemistry of Fun: SAU’s Dr. Andy Axup Makes Science Click for Kids

At the Putnam Museum, SAU chemistry professor Andy Axup volunteers each month to make science fun and approachable for elementary students through energetic, hands-on experiments.

Inside SAU Athletics: Women’s Track & Field

Catch up with the SAU Women's Track and Field program as they head into their Conference and National Meets!

What Do SAU’S International Students Say About America? 

International students at St. Ambrose University say they’re grateful to study in the U.S. despite today’s political climate, valuing the access to quality education and new opportunities.

KALA This Week: April 27, 2026

On this edition of KALA This Week, how the "One Big Beautiful Bill" could affect your financial aid. Plus, we unveil how much SAU Dance Marathon was able to fundraise this year for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's hospital. In sports, conference titles for Baseball and Men's Golf!

SAU Weekly: April 24, 2026

See how the “One Big Beautiful Bill” could impact your financial aid and we reveal how much Dance Marathon fundraised this year. And the Men’s Bowling team brings home both team and individual national titles!

KALA This Week: April 20, 2026

Hear from the newly-elected SGA President and Vice President before they take office next Fall. Plus, more accolades for our world class Dance and Cheer teams!

SAU Students Speak Out Against Iran War

On April 7, 2026, President Trump and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire following controversial remarks that sparked bipartisan backlash. SAU students voiced strong opposition to the war, criticizing its impact on innocent lives.

Inside SAU Athletics: Men’s Track & Field

On this week’s episode, we catch up with the SAU Men’s Track and Field program as they hit the halfway point in their season. We talk about the highlights so far, and who to watch as Conference and National competitions approach. We’re joined by Head Coach Tyler Mulder and senior pole vaulter Joshua Mottet.

Rewriting the Script: Indiana Football’s Historic Path to Perfection

Once the biggest losing program in FBS history, Indiana football completed a stunning two-year turnaround under Curt Cignetti, going 16–0 and winning the 2025 national championship.