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St. Ambrose Honors First Generation Students

St. Ambrose University celebrated National First-Generation Day with music, “Bee First!” swag, and stories from students like Melissa and Gabriella, who shared how they’ve overcome challenges and found success as first-generation college students.

Forecasting Her Future: SAU Student’s Journey to Weather Casting

SAU student, Kaylynn Alfrejd, is a communications major who dreams of weather casting one day.

Outnumbered in a Sisterhood

Junior transfer, Camden Conners is already making moves on campus with involved with the Sisterhood of Bees as a male member.

SAU Community Voices Among Quad Cities “No Kings” March

Thousands gathered at Vander Veer Botanical Park to join the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest—declaring that democracy belongs to the people and not to rulers. Here's what the SAU community had to say.

A New Buzz for SAU: Student Media Launches Redesigned Hive Website

As summer fades and fall begins to bloom, the bees are buzzing with excitement for a fresh and thrilling new school year at St. Ambrose University. With numerous changes and renovations taking place over the summer, students are eager to discover what the year ahead holds. One of the biggest changes this summer is the […]

“We are One Nation Under God.” SAU Reacts to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University. The tragedy shocked students and faculty at St. Ambrose University, as many hope this event sparks change to end political violence in the U.S.

Summer Eats: Eddy’s Snack Bar

On this edition of “Summer Eats,” AJ and Michael Tappa welcome KALA’s David Baker to review Eddy’s Snack Bar, 1132 W. Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa.

Stingerz: 1-on-1 with Dr. Sarah Eikleberry

Host Makenna Verdon sits down with Dr. Sarah Eikleberry of SAU’s Kinesiology department to try our favorite campus energy drinks for the very first time! Watch as Dr. Eikleberry discusses how her career at SAU began and shares how being a woman in sports has influenced her perspective and empowered her growth. Cheers!

Emma Stiener’s Disney College Dream Comes True

Emma Steiner is a soon-to-be graduate with a heart full of passion for both education and creating magical experiences, as she was recently accepted into the Disney College Program.