Student Life
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.
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.
Grant Ward’s final installment widens the focus from campus reactions to the larger ICE debate, covering how the Davenport Aldermen discussion began, recent detainee deaths, and the agency’s expanding deployments. It also notes that 330 ICE agents are being sent to more than 40 states and Puerto Rico, with Texas receiving the largest share and several other cities and towns also targeted.
St. Ambrose University defeated Augustana College 4-1 in the annual Battle for the River on May 2, earning SAU Esports its fourth straight victory in the rivalry.
SAU students are divided on the rise of “TradWife” content and the cultural impact of shows like The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which has gained popularity alongside shifting conversations about gender roles on social media.
As graduation approaches, many SAU seniors are making plans for what life will look like after they walk across the stage. For some, that vision includes moving into their own apartment, gaining independence, and starting their careers. However, for many students in the Class of 2026, that expectation is being replaced by a different reality […]
