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September 27, 2026
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Buffalo Wild Wings Go has officially arrived on Saint Ambrose’s campus, giving students a new place to grab food after classes, practices and late-night study sessions.
Celebrate SAU Homecoming 2026 with a full week of Fighting Bee pride, campus events, alumni traditions, and the excitement leading up to the big game on Oct. 3. Wear your blue and white, bring your friends, and join the SAU community in making memories.
For St. Ambrose University students returning to campus this fall, finding a parking spot has been a challenge for some. Delays in the university’s new parking-permit system left students waiting for updates through much of August before permits finally became available to the entire student body at once.
Highlights from The Hive
St. Ambrose and Mount Mercy students and faculty are adjusting to the realities of the universities’ merger, from shared classes and technology changes to concerns about Mount Mercy’s identity. While some see expanded programs and resources ahead, others are still waiting for answers as the transition continues.
As concerns about CTE and head injuries continue, St. Ambrose football is emphasizing helmet safety, concussion education and Guardian Caps during practice. The program’s approach includes properly fitted equipment, safety testing and teaching players how to reduce unnecessary head contact on the field.
In the first installment of his four-part series AI at Ambrose, George Coin examines how St. Ambrose students are using artificial intelligence in their academic work—and where they draw the line between using AI as a helpful learning tool and using it in ways that could be considered cheating.
Sports
St. Ambrose University Athletics will now be competing in The Heart of America Athletic Conference for the 2026-2027 season.
On this week's episode we talk to members of the SAU Dance and Cheer teams about their historic seasons.
SAU Weekly's CJ Boone heads to the softball field as Shai Erdrich continues her record-breaking ways.
This season the E-Sports team showed solid consistency across multiple titles, finishing with 17 total wins in Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. and Overwatch.
SAU is currently sitting on top of the CCAC standings and looking to end the season strong. Hear from Coach Huntley and senior Quinn Flanagan about their sucess@
Head Coach Ray Green and Junior Ethan Karban join us to talk about their success and their recent win against Bethel.
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Buffalo Wild Wings Go has officially arrived on Saint Ambrose’s campus, giving students a new place to grab food after classes, practices and late-night study sessions.
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SAU mourns the loss of a former President, the inaugural Women's Wrestling team hits the mats, and students jumpstart their job searches at the annual Career Expo.
