Student Life

Not Your Grandma’s Church: Students Talk Growth in Catholic Church 

Christ the King Chapel at SAU is seeing a surge of young attendees as students and other newcomers increasingly turn to the Catholic Church in search of meaning, community, and connection.

Helpful Tool or Cheating? Students Draw Lines on AI Use

Read about how students are using artificial intelligence tools at SAU.

Conference Finds Gen Z wants to be Seen and Heard on Faith Matters 

At an SAU conference on engaging Gen Z, Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe emphasized how the Catholic Church can offer hope to young people who remain curious and involved, even as they question and seek to be heard.

Summer Paychecks or Passions?

Many SAU students struggle to find work in the midst of their busy schedule. With burnout and stress, it is hard to make money for some.

 Bowler Turns Dream Season into Lasting Legacy

SAU sophomore, Tyler Close, won both individual and team bowling championships this past year, and is know reflecting on the amazing season he has had.

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.