Student Life

89 Crashes Linked to Distracted or Inattentive Driving in Davenport

SAU students, faculty, and staff all are at risk to distracted or inattentive drivers. It is important to know how to stay safe and be attentive on the road.

Losing Her Sight, Finding Direction: A Blind Student’s Path to Purpose

At 23, Delaney Walsh navigates graduate school, coaching, and a lifelong love of sports while adapting to life with Stargardt’s disease and a sudden loss of central vision.

Ice Fever: SAU Fans Rally for Stanley Cup Playoffs

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are bringing playoff energy to the Quad Cities, where hockey fans continue to fuel the region’s growing love for the game.

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.

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.

Empty Tanks, Tight Budgets: How SAU Students Feel About Gas Prices

SAU students react to gas prices increasing between the states of Iowa and Illinois.

The Political Jesus: Crossing Political Lines with a Christ Like Love 

Even in shared faith, quiet divisions linger, reminding students to choose unity and Christ-like love over political differences.

“It was ugly. It was crude. It was juvenile and completely to be expected.”  – Fr. Bud Grant, SAU Theology Professor 

SAU campus reacts to the AI-generated image posted to Truth Social by President Donald Trump, portraying him in a Jesus-like pose.

“Together, Together” — But Not With Everyone: Students Critique Harry Styles’ Tour

Fans are most concerned about the high ticket prices for Harry Styles’ upcoming “Together, Together” tour, with nosebleed seats ranging from $400–$450 and many tickets climbing past $1,000.